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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.83, 792.13 and 387.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.83, 792.13 and 387.57 is: 535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.83 : 792.13 = 387.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.83/792.13 = 387.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.83x = 792.13 × 387.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.83x = 307,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,003.89/573.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.01

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