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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.02, 790.40 and 348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.02, 790.40 and 348.89 is: 481.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.02 : 790.40 = 348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.02/790.40 = 348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.02x = 790.40 × 348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.02x = 275,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,765.50/573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.25

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