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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.67, 789.98 and 362.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.67, 789.98 and 362.45 is: 499.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.67 : 789.98 = 362.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.67/789.98 = 362.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.67x = 789.98 × 362.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.67x = 286,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,328.41/572.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.99

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