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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.02, 786.84 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.02, 786.84 and 373.38 is: 515.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.02 : 786.84 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.02/786.84 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.02x = 786.84 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.02x = 293,790.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,790.32/570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.40

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