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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.09, 790.61 and 351.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.09, 790.61 and 351.91 is: 485.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.09 : 790.61 = 351.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.09/790.61 = 351.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.09x = 790.61 × 351.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.09x = 278,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,224.77/573.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.48

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