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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.67, 791.78 and 377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.67, 791.78 and 377.18 is: 520.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.67 : 791.78 = 377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.67/791.78 = 377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.67x = 791.78 × 377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.67x = 298,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,643.58/573.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.58

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