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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.03, 790.89 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.03, 790.89 and 386.52 is: 533.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.03 : 790.89 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.03/790.89 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.03x = 790.89 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.03x = 305,694.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,694.80/573.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.47

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