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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.28, 790.13 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.28, 790.13 and 376.12 is: 519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.28 : 790.13 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.28/790.13 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.28x = 790.13 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.28x = 297,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,181.82/572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.30

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