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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.76, 790.40 and 552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.76, 790.40 and 552 is: 760.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.76 : 790.40 = 552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.76/790.40 = 552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.76x = 790.40 × 552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.76x = 436,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,300.80/573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.42

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