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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.37, 791.27 and 383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.37, 791.27 and 383.98 is: 529.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.37 : 791.27 = 383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.37/791.27 = 383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.37x = 791.27 × 383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.37x = 303,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,831.85/573.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.91

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