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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.93, 794.88 and 379.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.93, 794.88 and 379.43 is: 523.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.93 : 794.88 = 379.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.93/794.88 = 379.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.93x = 794.88 × 379.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.93x = 301,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,597.34/575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.67

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