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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.27, 791.33 and 398.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.27, 791.33 and 398.71 is: 550.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.27 : 791.33 = 398.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.27/791.33 = 398.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.27x = 791.33 × 398.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.27x = 315,511.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,511.18/573.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.37

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