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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.16, 790.23 and 376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.16, 790.23 and 376.54 is: 520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.16 : 790.23 = 376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.16/790.23 = 376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.16x = 790.23 × 376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.16x = 297,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,553.20/572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.06

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