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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.66, 791.37 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.66, 791.37 and 377.10 is: 520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.66 : 791.37 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.66/791.37 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.66x = 791.37 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.66x = 298,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,425.63/573.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.21

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