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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.68, 794.64 and 379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.68, 794.64 and 379.12 is: 523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.68 : 794.64 = 379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.68/794.64 = 379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.68x = 794.64 × 379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.68x = 301,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,263.92/575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.32

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