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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.06, 790.87 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.06, 790.87 and 352.08 is: 485.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.06 : 790.87 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.06/790.87 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.06x = 790.87 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.06x = 278,449.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,449.51/573.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.90

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