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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.39, 789.46 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.39, 789.46 and 359.76 is: 496.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.39 : 789.46 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.39/789.46 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.39x = 789.46 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.39x = 284,016.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,016.13/572.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.19

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