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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.62, 790.43 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.62, 790.43 and 396.63 is: 546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.62 : 790.43 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.62/790.43 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.62x = 790.43 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.62x = 313,506.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,506.27/573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.54

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