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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.29, 789.83 and 373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.29, 789.83 and 373.34 is: 515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.29 : 789.83 = 373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.29/789.83 = 373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.29x = 789.83 × 373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.29x = 294,874.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,874.30/572.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.25

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