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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.04, 791.38 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.04, 791.38 and 398.08 is: 549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.04 : 791.38 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.04/791.38 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.04x = 791.38 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.04x = 315,032.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,032.55/573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.76

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