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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572, 789.36 and 365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572, 789.36 and 365.12 is: 503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572 : 789.36 = 365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572/789.36 = 365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572x = 789.36 × 365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572x = 288,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,211.12/572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.87

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