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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.13, 789.12 and 375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.13, 789.12 and 375.57 is: 518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.13 : 789.12 = 375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.13/789.12 = 375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.13x = 789.12 × 375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.13x = 296,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,369.80/572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.01

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