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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 790.42 and 398.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573, 790.42 and 398.28 is: 549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 790.42 = 398.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/790.42 = 398.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 790.42 × 398.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 314,808.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,808.48/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.40

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