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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.21, 790.61 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.21, 790.61 and 352.28 is: 485.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.21 : 790.61 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.21/790.61 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.21x = 790.61 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.21x = 278,518.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,518.95/573.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.89

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