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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.37, 790.52 and 442.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.37, 790.52 and 442.95 is: 611.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.37 : 790.52 = 442.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.37/790.52 = 442.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.37x = 790.52 × 442.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.37x = 350,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,158.62/572.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.77

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