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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.34, 790.22 and 376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.34, 790.22 and 376.18 is: 519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.34 : 790.22 = 376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.34/790.22 = 376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.34x = 790.22 × 376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.34x = 297,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,264.96/572.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.39

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