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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.09, 788.88 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.09, 788.88 and 375.66 is: 518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.09 : 788.88 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.09/788.88 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.09x = 788.88 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.09x = 296,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,350.66/572.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.02

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