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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.67, 790.36 and 377.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.67, 790.36 and 377.06 is: 520.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.67 : 790.36 = 377.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.67/790.36 = 377.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.67x = 790.36 × 377.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.67x = 298,008.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,008.25/572.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.38

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