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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.46, 789.22 and 362.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.46, 789.22 and 362.53 is: 499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.46 : 789.22 = 362.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.46/789.22 = 362.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.46x = 789.22 × 362.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.46x = 286,115.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,115.93/572.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.80

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