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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.81, 787.29 and 373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.81, 787.29 and 373.98 is: 515.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.81 : 787.29 = 373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.81/787.29 = 373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.81x = 787.29 × 373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.81x = 294,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,432.26/570.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.81

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