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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.80, 790.50 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.80, 790.50 and 376.84 is: 520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.80 : 790.50 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.80/790.50 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.80x = 790.50 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.80x = 297,892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,892.02/572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.06

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