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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.53, 791.19 and 374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.53, 791.19 and 374.27 is: 516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.53 : 791.19 = 374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.53/791.19 = 374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.53x = 791.19 × 374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.53x = 296,116.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,116.81/573.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.31

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