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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.64, 789.99 and 362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.64, 789.99 and 362.44 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.64 : 789.99 = 362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.64/789.99 = 362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.64x = 789.99 × 362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.64x = 286,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,323.60/572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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