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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.88, 790.56 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.88, 790.56 and 376.32 is: 519.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.88 : 790.56 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.88/790.56 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.88x = 790.56 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.88x = 297,503.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,503.54/572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.31

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