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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.15, 791.10 and 352.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.15, 791.10 and 352.19 is: 486.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.15 : 791.10 = 352.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.15/791.10 = 352.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.15x = 791.10 × 352.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.15x = 278,617.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,617.51/573.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.12

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