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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.31, 788.55 and 372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.31, 788.55 and 372.68 is: 514.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.31 : 788.55 = 372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.31/788.55 = 372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.31x = 788.55 × 372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.31x = 293,876.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,876.81/571.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.39

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