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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.67, 790.65 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.67, 790.65 and 362.88 is: 501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.67 : 790.65 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.67/790.65 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.67x = 790.65 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.67x = 286,911.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,911.07/572.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.01

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