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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.96, 792 and 443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.96, 792 and 443.28 is: 611.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.96 : 792 = 443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.96/792 = 443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.96x = 792 × 443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.96x = 351,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,077.76/573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.68

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