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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.75, 791.49 and 384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.75, 791.49 and 384.70 is: 530.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.75 : 791.49 = 384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.75/791.49 = 384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.75x = 791.49 × 384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.75x = 304,486.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,486.20/573.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.69

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