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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.73, 787.41 and 374.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.73, 787.41 and 374.35 is: 516.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.73 : 787.41 = 374.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.73/787.41 = 374.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.73x = 787.41 × 374.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.73x = 294,766.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,766.93/570.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.47

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