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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.68, 789.96 and 365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.68, 789.96 and 365.68 is: 504.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.68 : 789.96 = 365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.68/789.96 = 365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.68x = 789.96 × 365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.68x = 288,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,872.57/572.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.42

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