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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.20, 791.06 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.20, 791.06 and 349.11 is: 481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.20 : 791.06 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.20/791.06 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.20x = 791.06 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.20x = 276,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,166.96/573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.80

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