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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.26, 791.10 and 352.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.26, 791.10 and 352.13 is: 485.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.26 : 791.10 = 352.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.26/791.10 = 352.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.26x = 791.10 × 352.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.26x = 278,566.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,566.09/573.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.94

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