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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.21, 790.27 and 395.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.21, 790.27 and 395.85 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.21 : 790.27 = 395.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.21/790.27 = 395.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.21x = 790.27 × 395.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.21x = 312,832.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,832.58/573.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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