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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.30, 790.47 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.30, 790.47 and 376.38 is: 518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.30 : 790.47 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.30/790.47 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.30x = 790.47 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.30x = 297,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,517.10/573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.96

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