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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.52, 789.09 and 375.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.52, 789.09 and 375.37 is: 518.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.52 : 789.09 = 375.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.52/789.09 = 375.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.52x = 789.09 × 375.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.52x = 296,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,200.71/571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.27

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