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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.94, 790.56 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.94, 790.56 and 376.92 is: 520.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.94 : 790.56 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.94/790.56 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.94x = 790.56 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.94x = 297,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,977.88/572.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.09

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