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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.94, 791.94 and 377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.94, 791.94 and 377.92 is: 521.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.94 : 791.94 = 377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.94/791.94 = 377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.94x = 791.94 × 377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.94x = 299,289.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,289.96/573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.47

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