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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.36, 790.12 and 520.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.36, 790.12 and 520.96 is: 717.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.36 : 790.12 = 520.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.36/790.12 = 520.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.36x = 790.12 × 520.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.36x = 411,620.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,620.92/573.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.91

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