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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.44, 791.60 and 377.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.44, 791.60 and 377.01 is: 520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.44 : 791.60 = 377.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.44/791.60 = 377.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.44x = 791.60 × 377.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.44x = 298,439.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,439.23/573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.44

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