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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 790.36 and 383.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573, 790.36 and 383.95 is: 529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 790.36 = 383.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/790.36 = 383.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 790.36 × 383.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 303,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,458.72/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.60

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