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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.16, 791 and 349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.16, 791 and 349.18 is: 481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.16 : 791 = 349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.16/791 = 349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.16x = 791 × 349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.16x = 276,201.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,201.38/573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.89

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