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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.69, 789.98 and 373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.69, 789.98 and 373.58 is: 515.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.69 : 789.98 = 373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.69/789.98 = 373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.69x = 789.98 × 373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.69x = 295,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,117.71/572.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.32

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