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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.73, 791.71 and 377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.73, 791.71 and 377.51 is: 520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.73 : 791.71 = 377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.73/791.71 = 377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.73x = 791.71 × 377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.73x = 298,873.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,873.54/573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.93

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