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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 786.36 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 786.36 and 373.92 is: 515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 786.36 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/786.36 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 786.36 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 294,035.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,035.73/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.42

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