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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.09, 789.86 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.09, 789.86 and 375.93 is: 519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.09 : 789.86 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.09/789.86 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.09x = 789.86 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.09x = 296,933.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,933.01/572.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.04

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