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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.60, 787.62 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.60, 787.62 and 374.16 is: 516.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.60 : 787.62 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.60/787.62 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.60x = 787.62 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.60x = 294,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,695.90/570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.47

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