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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.02, 788.67 and 375.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.02, 788.67 and 375.22 is: 517.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.02 : 788.67 = 375.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.02/788.67 = 375.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.02x = 788.67 × 375.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.02x = 295,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,924.76/572.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.33

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