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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.52, 791.76 and 442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.52, 791.76 and 442.24 is: 610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.52 : 791.76 = 442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.52/791.76 = 442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.52x = 791.76 × 442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.52x = 350,147.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,147.94/573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.52

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