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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.88, 791.94 and 377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.88, 791.94 and 377.32 is: 520.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.88 : 791.94 = 377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.88/791.94 = 377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.88x = 791.94 × 377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.88x = 298,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,814.80/573.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.69

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