Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 790.90 and 389
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 573, 790.90 and 389 is: 536.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573 : 790.90 = 389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573/790.90 = 389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573x = 790.90 × 389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573x = 307,660.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,660.10/573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536.93
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