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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.09, 790.68 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.09, 790.68 and 351.81 is: 485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.09 : 790.68 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.09/790.68 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.09x = 790.68 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.09x = 278,169.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,169.13/573.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.38

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