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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.11, 790.71 and 351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.11, 790.71 and 351.92 is: 485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.11 : 790.71 = 351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.11/790.71 = 351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.11x = 790.71 × 351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.11x = 278,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,265.57/573.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.54

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