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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 786.98 and 373.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 786.98 and 373.93 is: 516.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 786.98 = 373.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/786.98 = 373.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 786.98 × 373.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 294,275.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,275.43/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.20

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