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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.60, 789.08 and 372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.60, 789.08 and 372.52 is: 514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.60 : 789.08 = 372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.60/789.08 = 372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.60x = 789.08 × 372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.60x = 293,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,948.08/571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.25

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