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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.31, 791.58 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.31, 791.58 and 352.56 is: 486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.31 : 791.58 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.31/791.58 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.31x = 791.58 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.31x = 279,079.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,079.44/573.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.79

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