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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.95, 788.85 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.95, 788.85 and 375.75 is: 518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.95 : 788.85 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.95/788.85 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.95x = 788.85 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.95x = 296,410.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,410.39/571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.25

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