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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.19, 788.30 and 372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.19, 788.30 and 372.23 is: 513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.19 : 788.30 = 372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.19/788.30 = 372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.19x = 788.30 × 372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.19x = 293,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,427.46/571.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.72

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