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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.17, 787.19 and 374.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.17, 787.19 and 374.03 is: 516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.17 : 787.19 = 374.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.17/787.19 = 374.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.17x = 787.19 × 374.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.17x = 294,432.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,432.77/570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.39

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