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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.24, 791.12 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.24, 791.12 and 387.04 is: 534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.24 : 791.12 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.24/791.12 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.24x = 791.12 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.24x = 306,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,195.08/573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.15

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