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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.72, 790.59 and 432.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.72, 790.59 and 432.87 is: 597.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.72 : 790.59 = 432.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.72/790.59 = 432.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.72x = 790.59 × 432.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.72x = 342,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,219.92/572.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.53

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