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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.96, 791.70 and 377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.96, 791.70 and 377.72 is: 521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.96 : 791.70 = 377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.96/791.70 = 377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.96x = 791.70 × 377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.96x = 299,040.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,040.92/573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.01

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