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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.94, 791.79 and 382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.94, 791.79 and 382.36 is: 527.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.94 : 791.79 = 382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.94/791.79 = 382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.94x = 791.79 × 382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.94x = 302,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,748.82/573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.49

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