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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.12, 790.65 and 351.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.12, 790.65 and 351.99 is: 485.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.12 : 790.65 = 351.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.12/790.65 = 351.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.12x = 790.65 × 351.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.12x = 278,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,300.89/573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.59

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