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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.84, 790.86 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.84, 790.86 and 376.68 is: 520.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.84 : 790.86 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.84/790.86 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.84x = 790.86 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.84x = 297,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,901.14/572.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.04

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