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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.16, 789.64 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.16, 789.64 and 362.40 is: 500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.16 : 789.64 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.16/789.64 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.16x = 789.64 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.16x = 286,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,165.54/572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.15

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