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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.48, 790.98 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.48, 790.98 and 386.88 is: 533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.48 : 790.98 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.48/790.98 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.48x = 790.98 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.48x = 306,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,014.34/573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.61

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