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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.33, 790.63 and 426.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.33, 790.63 and 426.31 is: 587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.33 : 790.63 = 426.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.33/790.63 = 426.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.33x = 790.63 × 426.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.33x = 337,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,053.48/573.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.89

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