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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.12, 791.28 and 398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.12, 791.28 and 398.88 is: 550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.12 : 791.28 = 398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.12/791.28 = 398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.12x = 791.28 × 398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.12x = 315,625.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,625.77/573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.71

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