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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.02, 790.44 and 351.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.02, 790.44 and 351.80 is: 485.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.02 : 790.44 = 351.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.02/790.44 = 351.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.02x = 790.44 × 351.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.02x = 278,076.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,076.79/573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.28

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