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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.72, 791.82 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.72, 791.82 and 396.96 is: 547.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.72 : 791.82 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.72/791.82 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.72x = 791.82 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.72x = 314,320.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,320.87/573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.86

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