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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.18, 791.26 and 376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.18, 791.26 and 376.76 is: 520.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.18 : 791.26 = 376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.18/791.26 = 376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.18x = 791.26 × 376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.18x = 298,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,115.12/573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.11

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