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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.73, 794.79 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.73, 794.79 and 379.56 is: 523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.73 : 794.79 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.73/794.79 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.73x = 794.79 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.73x = 301,670.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,670.49/575.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.98

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