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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 786.42 and 373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 786.42 and 373.65 is: 515.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 786.42 = 373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/786.42 = 373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 786.42 × 373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 293,845.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,845.83/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.51

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