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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.67, 790.02 and 376.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.67, 790.02 and 376.11 is: 518.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.67 : 790.02 = 376.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.67/790.02 = 376.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.67x = 790.02 × 376.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.67x = 297,134.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,134.42/572.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.86

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