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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.92, 790.74 and 376.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.92, 790.74 and 376.43 is: 519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.92 : 790.74 = 376.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.92/790.74 = 376.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.92x = 790.74 × 376.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.92x = 297,654.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,654.30/572.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.54

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