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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.65, 791.47 and 387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.65, 791.47 and 387.35 is: 534.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.65 : 791.47 = 387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.65/791.47 = 387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.65x = 791.47 × 387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.65x = 306,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,575.90/573.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.43

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