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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.22, 794.12 and 379.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.22, 794.12 and 379.05 is: 523.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.22 : 794.12 = 379.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.22/794.12 = 379.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.22x = 794.12 × 379.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.22x = 301,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,011.19/575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.30

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