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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.13, 789.64 and 376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.13, 789.64 and 376.06 is: 519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.13 : 789.64 = 376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.13/789.64 = 376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.13x = 789.64 × 376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.13x = 296,952.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,952.02/572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.03

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