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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.40, 788.92 and 375.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.40, 788.92 and 375.25 is: 518.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.40 : 788.92 = 375.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.40/788.92 = 375.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.40x = 788.92 × 375.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.40x = 296,036.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,036.41/571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.09

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