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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.18, 790.83 and 352.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.18, 790.83 and 352.05 is: 485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.18 : 790.83 = 352.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.18/790.83 = 352.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.18x = 790.83 × 352.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.18x = 278,411.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,411.70/573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.73

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