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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.42, 789.56 and 375.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.42, 789.56 and 375.58 is: 518.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.42 : 789.56 = 375.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.42/789.56 = 375.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.42x = 789.56 × 375.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.42x = 296,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,542.94/572.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.05

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