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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.38, 790.25 and 376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.38, 790.25 and 376.22 is: 519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.38 : 790.25 = 376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.38/790.25 = 376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.38x = 790.25 × 376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.38x = 297,307.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,307.95/572.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.43

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