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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.16, 790.92 and 352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.16, 790.92 and 352.12 is: 485.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.16 : 790.92 = 352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.16/790.92 = 352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.16x = 790.92 × 352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.16x = 278,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,498.75/573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.90

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