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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.64, 787.92 and 374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.64, 787.92 and 374.24 is: 516.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.64 : 787.92 = 374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.64/787.92 = 374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.64x = 787.92 × 374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.64x = 294,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,871.18/570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.74

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