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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 788.24 and 372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 788.24 and 372.64 is: 513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 788.24 = 372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/788.24 = 372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 788.24 × 372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 293,729.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,729.75/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.80

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