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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.72, 791.82 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.72, 791.82 and 387.48 is: 534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.72 : 791.82 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.72/791.82 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.72x = 791.82 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.72x = 306,814.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,814.41/573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.78

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