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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.94, 790.91 and 376.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.94, 790.91 and 376.51 is: 519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.94 : 790.91 = 376.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.94/790.91 = 376.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.94x = 790.91 × 376.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.94x = 297,785.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,785.52/572.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.75

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