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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.33, 789.92 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.33, 789.92 and 376.50 is: 518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.33 : 789.92 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.33/789.92 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.33x = 789.92 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.33x = 297,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,403.00/573.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.73

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