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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.78, 788.56 and 372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.78, 788.56 and 372.53 is: 513.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.78 : 788.56 = 372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.78/788.56 = 372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.78x = 788.56 × 372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.78x = 293,764.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,764.93/571.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.78

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