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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.96, 790.90 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.96, 790.90 and 376.52 is: 519.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.96 : 790.90 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.96/790.90 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.96x = 790.90 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.96x = 297,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,789.67/572.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.74

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