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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.41, 856.32 and 500.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.41, 856.32 and 500.51 is: 747.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.41 : 856.32 = 500.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.41/856.32 = 500.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.41x = 856.32 × 500.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.41x = 428,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,596.72/573.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.45

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