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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.52, 791.05 and 352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.52, 791.05 and 352.18 is: 485.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.52 : 791.05 = 352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.52/791.05 = 352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.52x = 791.05 × 352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.52x = 278,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,591.99/573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.76

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