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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.53, 790.09 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.53, 790.09 and 373.44 is: 515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.53 : 790.09 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.53/790.09 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.53x = 790.09 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.53x = 295,051.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,051.21/572.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.35

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