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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.67, 790.20 and 376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.67, 790.20 and 376.17 is: 519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.67 : 790.20 = 376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.67/790.20 = 376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.67x = 790.20 × 376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.67x = 297,249.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,249.53/572.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.06

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