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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.48, 791.88 and 386.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.48, 791.88 and 386.98 is: 534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.48 : 791.88 = 386.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.48/791.88 = 386.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.48x = 791.88 × 386.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.48x = 306,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,438.29/573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.35

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