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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.36, 791.12 and 352.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.36, 791.12 and 352.23 is: 486.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.36 : 791.12 = 352.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.36/791.12 = 352.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.36x = 791.12 × 352.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.36x = 278,654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,654.44/573.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.00

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