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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.91, 794.71 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.91, 794.71 and 379.49 is: 523.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.91 : 794.71 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.91/794.71 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.91x = 794.71 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.91x = 301,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,581.00/575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.66

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