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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.32, 790.91 and 352.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.32, 790.91 and 352.19 is: 485.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.32 : 790.91 = 352.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.32/790.91 = 352.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.32x = 790.91 × 352.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.32x = 278,544.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,544.88/573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.85

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