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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.15, 790.14 and 432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.15, 790.14 and 432.04 is: 596.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.15 : 790.14 = 432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.15/790.14 = 432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.15x = 790.14 × 432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.15x = 341,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,372.09/572.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.65

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