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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.54, 791.31 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.54, 791.31 and 349.48 is: 482.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.54 : 791.31 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.54/791.31 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.54x = 791.31 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.54x = 276,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,547.02/573.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.18

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