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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.08, 788.36 and 374.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.08, 788.36 and 374.93 is: 517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.08 : 788.36 = 374.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.08/788.36 = 374.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.08x = 788.36 × 374.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.08x = 295,574.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,574.00/571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.57

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