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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.14, 790.58 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.14, 790.58 and 351.71 is: 485.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.14 : 790.58 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.14/790.58 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.14x = 790.58 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.14x = 278,049.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,049.18/573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.14

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