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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.65, 789.74 and 375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.65, 789.74 and 375.82 is: 518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.65 : 789.74 = 375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.65/789.74 = 375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.65x = 789.74 × 375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.65x = 296,800.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,800.09/572.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.29

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