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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 787.56 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 787.56 and 374.04 is: 516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 787.56 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/787.56 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 787.56 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 294,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,578.94/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.26

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