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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.71, 794.51 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.71, 794.51 and 379.08 is: 523.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.71 : 794.51 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.71/794.51 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.71x = 794.51 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.71x = 301,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,182.38/575.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.15

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