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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.34, 790.56 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.34, 790.56 and 442.02 is: 610.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.34 : 790.56 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.34/790.56 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.34x = 790.56 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.34x = 349,443.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,443.33/572.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.55

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