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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.97, 790.85 and 399.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.97, 790.85 and 399.01 is: 549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.97 : 790.85 = 399.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.97/790.85 = 399.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.97x = 790.85 × 399.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.97x = 315,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,555.06/573.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.78

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