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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.52, 790.47 and 376.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.52, 790.47 and 376.37 is: 519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.52 : 790.47 = 376.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.52/790.47 = 376.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.52x = 790.47 × 376.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.52x = 297,509.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,509.19/572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.65

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