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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.45, 791.36 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.45, 791.36 and 352.32 is: 486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.45 : 791.36 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.45/791.36 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.45x = 791.36 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.45x = 278,810.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,810.19/573.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.20

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