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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.99, 794.27 and 379.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.99, 794.27 and 379.25 is: 522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.99 : 794.27 = 379.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.99/794.27 = 379.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.99x = 794.27 × 379.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.99x = 301,225.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,225.00/575.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.97

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