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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.27, 790.83 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.27, 790.83 and 386.52 is: 533.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.27 : 790.83 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.27/790.83 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.27x = 790.83 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.27x = 305,671.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,671.61/573.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.21

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