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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.32, 789.92 and 375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.32, 789.92 and 375.72 is: 518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.32 : 789.92 = 375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.32/789.92 = 375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.32x = 789.92 × 375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.32x = 296,788.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,788.74/572.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.57

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