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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.08, 790.79 and 351.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.08, 790.79 and 351.99 is: 485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.08 : 790.79 = 351.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.08/790.79 = 351.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.08x = 790.79 × 351.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.08x = 278,353.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,353.03/573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.72

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