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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.65, 787.23 and 374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.65, 787.23 and 374.09 is: 516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.65 : 787.23 = 374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.65/787.23 = 374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.65x = 787.23 × 374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.65x = 294,490.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,490.93/570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.07

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