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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.99, 790.07 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.99, 790.07 and 376.38 is: 518.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.99 : 790.07 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.99/790.07 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.99x = 790.07 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.99x = 297,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,364.66/572.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.97

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