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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.64, 791.42 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.64, 791.42 and 377.28 is: 520.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.64 : 791.42 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.64/791.42 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.64x = 791.42 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.64x = 298,586.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,586.94/573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.51

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