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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 788.82 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 788.82 and 372.24 is: 513.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 788.82 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/788.82 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 788.82 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 293,630.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,630.36/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.63

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