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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.51, 795.77 and 550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.51, 795.77 and 550.38 is: 763.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.51 : 795.77 = 550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.51/795.77 = 550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.51x = 795.77 × 550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.51x = 437,975.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,975.89/573.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.68

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