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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.14, 786.56 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.14, 786.56 and 373.76 is: 515.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.14 : 786.56 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.14/786.56 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.14x = 786.56 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.14x = 293,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,988.34/570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.64

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