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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.91, 791.64 and 500.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.91, 791.64 and 500.40 is: 690.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.91 : 791.64 = 500.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.91/791.64 = 500.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.91x = 791.64 × 500.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.91x = 396,136.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,136.66/573.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.24

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