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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.38, 791.32 and 501.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.38, 791.32 and 501.82 is: 692.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.38 : 791.32 = 501.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.38/791.32 = 501.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.38x = 791.32 × 501.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.38x = 397,100.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,100.20/573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.56

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