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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.16, 791.22 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.16, 791.22 and 376.75 is: 520.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.16 : 791.22 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.16/791.22 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.16x = 791.22 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.16x = 298,092.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,092.14/573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.09

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