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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.65, 787.66 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.65, 787.66 and 374.18 is: 516.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.65 : 787.66 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.65/787.66 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.65x = 787.66 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.65x = 294,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,726.62/570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.48

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