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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.02, 789.04 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.02, 789.04 and 386.44 is: 532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.02 : 789.04 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.02/789.04 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.02x = 789.04 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.02x = 304,916.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,916.62/573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.12

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