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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.53, 791.58 and 387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.53, 791.58 and 387.02 is: 534.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.53 : 791.58 = 387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.53/791.58 = 387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.53x = 791.58 × 387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.53x = 306,357.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,357.29/573.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.16

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