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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.75, 790.11 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.75, 790.11 and 383.70 is: 529.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.75 : 790.11 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.75/790.11 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.75x = 790.11 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.75x = 303,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,165.21/572.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.32

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