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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.43, 791.12 and 349.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.43, 791.12 and 349.30 is: 481.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.43 : 791.12 = 349.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.43/791.12 = 349.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.43x = 791.12 × 349.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.43x = 276,335.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,335.80/573.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.90

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