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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.30, 774.68 and 573.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.30, 774.68 and 573.30 is: 774.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.30 : 774.68 = 573.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.30/774.68 = 573.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.30x = 774.68 × 573.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.30x = 444,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,121.18/573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.68

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