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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.64, 790.42 and 389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.64, 790.42 and 389.32 is: 536.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.64 : 790.42 = 389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.64/790.42 = 389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.64x = 790.42 × 389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.64x = 307,726.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,726.31/573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.45

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