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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.33, 791.44 and 387.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.33, 791.44 and 387.07 is: 534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.33 : 791.44 = 387.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.33/791.44 = 387.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.33x = 791.44 × 387.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.33x = 306,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,342.36/573.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.32

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