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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572, 790.20 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572, 790.20 and 376.16 is: 519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572 : 790.20 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572/790.20 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572x = 790.20 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572x = 297,241.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,241.63/572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.65

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