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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.03, 791.01 and 351.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.03, 791.01 and 351.90 is: 485.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.03 : 791.01 = 351.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.03/791.01 = 351.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.03x = 791.01 × 351.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.03x = 278,356.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,356.42/573.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.76

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