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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.04, 790.81 and 352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.04, 790.81 and 352.06 is: 485.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.04 : 790.81 = 352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.04/790.81 = 352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.04x = 790.81 × 352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.04x = 278,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,416.14/573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.86

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