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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.35, 791.30 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.35, 791.30 and 377.26 is: 520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.35 : 791.30 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.35/791.30 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.35x = 791.30 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.35x = 298,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,524.80/573.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.67

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