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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.88, 790.94 and 376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.88, 790.94 and 376.73 is: 520.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.88 : 790.94 = 376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.88/790.94 = 376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.88x = 790.94 × 376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.88x = 297,964.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,964.99/572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.12

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