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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.57, 791.03 and 515.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.57, 791.03 and 515.55 is: 711.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.57 : 791.03 = 515.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.57/791.03 = 515.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.57x = 791.03 × 515.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.57x = 407,815.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,815.52/573.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.01

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