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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.35, 791.10 and 377.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.35, 791.10 and 377.19 is: 520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.35 : 791.10 = 377.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.35/791.10 = 377.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.35x = 791.10 × 377.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.35x = 298,395.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,395.01/573.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.45

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