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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.75, 794.60 and 379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.75, 794.60 and 379.73 is: 524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.75 : 794.60 = 379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.75/794.60 = 379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.75x = 794.60 × 379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.75x = 301,733.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,733.46/575.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.07

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