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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.35, 791.28 and 352.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.35, 791.28 and 352.36 is: 486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.35 : 791.28 = 352.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.35/791.28 = 352.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.35x = 791.28 × 352.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.35x = 278,815.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,815.42/573.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.29

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