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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.90, 792.13 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.90, 792.13 and 325.37 is: 449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.90 : 792.13 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.90/792.13 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.90x = 792.13 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.90x = 257,735.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,735.34/573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.09

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