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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.11, 791.09 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.11, 791.09 and 352.08 is: 485.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.11 : 791.09 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.11/791.09 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.11x = 791.09 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.11x = 278,526.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,526.97/573.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.99

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