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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.37, 791.58 and 398.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.37, 791.58 and 398.95 is: 550.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.37 : 791.58 = 398.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.37/791.58 = 398.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.37x = 791.58 × 398.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.37x = 315,800.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,800.84/573.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.78

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