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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.98, 794.41 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.98, 794.41 and 377.13 is: 520.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.98 : 794.41 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.98/794.41 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.98x = 794.41 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.98x = 299,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,595.84/575.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.15

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