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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.04, 790.36 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.04, 790.36 and 386.44 is: 532.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.04 : 790.36 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.04/790.36 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.04x = 790.36 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.04x = 305,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,426.72/573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.99

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