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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.06, 790.88 and 352.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.06, 790.88 and 352.15 is: 486.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.06 : 790.88 = 352.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.06/790.88 = 352.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.06x = 790.88 × 352.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.06x = 278,508.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,508.39/573.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.00

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