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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.52, 794.66 and 379.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.52, 794.66 and 379.31 is: 523.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.52 : 794.66 = 379.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.52/794.66 = 379.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.52x = 794.66 × 379.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.52x = 301,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,416.61/575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.73

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