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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.52, 790.56 and 425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.52, 790.56 and 425.92 is: 587.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.52 : 790.56 = 425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.52/790.56 = 425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.52x = 790.56 × 425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.52x = 336,715.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,715.32/573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.10

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