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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.76, 792.16 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.76, 792.16 and 377.52 is: 521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.76 : 792.16 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.76/792.16 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.76x = 792.16 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.76x = 299,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,056.24/573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.22

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