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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.28, 791.36 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.28, 791.36 and 386.88 is: 534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.28 : 791.36 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.28/791.36 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.28x = 791.36 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.28x = 306,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,161.36/573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.05

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