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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.60, 791.40 and 387.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.60, 791.40 and 387.42 is: 534.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.60 : 791.40 = 387.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.60/791.40 = 387.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.60x = 791.40 × 387.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.60x = 306,604.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,604.19/573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.53

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