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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.56, 791.34 and 352.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.56, 791.34 and 352.43 is: 486.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.56 : 791.34 = 352.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.56/791.34 = 352.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.56x = 791.34 × 352.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.56x = 278,897.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,897.07/573.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.25

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