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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.81, 791.43 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.81, 791.43 and 376.98 is: 519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.81 : 791.43 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.81/791.43 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.81x = 791.43 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.81x = 298,353.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,353.28/573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.95

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