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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.93, 791.09 and 397.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.93, 791.09 and 397.15 is: 547.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.93 : 791.09 = 397.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.93/791.09 = 397.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.93x = 791.09 × 397.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.93x = 314,177.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,177.43/573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.41

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