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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.56, 791.78 and 442.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.56, 791.78 and 442.34 is: 610.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.56 : 791.78 = 442.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.56/791.78 = 442.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.56x = 791.78 × 442.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.56x = 350,233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,233.75/573.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.63

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