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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.02, 790.72 and 386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.02, 790.72 and 386.76 is: 533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.02 : 790.72 = 386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.02/790.72 = 386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.02x = 790.72 × 386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.02x = 305,818.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,818.87/573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.70

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