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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.37, 790.11 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.37, 790.11 and 376.20 is: 519.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.37 : 790.11 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.37/790.11 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.37x = 790.11 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.37x = 297,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,239.38/572.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.31

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