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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.43, 786.67 and 374.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.43, 786.67 and 374.05 is: 515.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.43 : 786.67 = 374.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.43/786.67 = 374.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.43x = 786.67 × 374.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.43x = 294,256.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,256.07/570.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.85

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