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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.28, 791.24 and 529.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.28, 791.24 and 529.36 is: 730.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.28 : 791.24 = 529.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.28/791.24 = 529.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.28x = 791.24 × 529.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.28x = 418,850.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,850.81/573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.62

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