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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.08, 790.16 and 376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.08, 790.16 and 376.25 is: 518.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.08 : 790.16 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.08/790.16 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.08x = 790.16 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.08x = 297,291.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,291.87/573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.77

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