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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.04, 792.52 and 419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.04, 792.52 and 419.52 is: 578.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.04 : 792.52 = 419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.04/792.52 = 419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.04x = 792.52 × 419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.04x = 332,477.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,477.99/575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.18

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