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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.96, 789.46 and 375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.96, 789.46 and 375.40 is: 518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.96 : 789.46 = 375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.96/789.46 = 375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.96x = 789.46 × 375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.96x = 296,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,363.28/571.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.15

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