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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.67, 789.02 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.67, 789.02 and 375.18 is: 517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.67 : 789.02 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.67/789.02 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.67x = 789.02 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.67x = 296,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,024.52/571.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.82

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