Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 790.53 and 351.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 573, 790.53 and 351.72 is: 485.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573 : 790.53 = 351.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573/790.53 = 351.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573x = 790.53 × 351.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573x = 278,045.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,045.21/573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485.24
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