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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.13, 788.26 and 375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.13, 788.26 and 375.06 is: 517.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.13 : 788.26 = 375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.13/788.26 = 375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.13x = 788.26 × 375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.13x = 295,643.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,643.86/571.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.65

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