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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.16, 791.04 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.16, 791.04 and 352.16 is: 486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.16 : 791.04 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.16/791.04 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.16x = 791.04 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.16x = 278,572.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,572.65/573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.03

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