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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.59, 789.87 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.59, 789.87 and 376.03 is: 518.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.59 : 789.87 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.59/789.87 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.59x = 789.87 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.59x = 297,014.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,014.82/572.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.72

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