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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.57, 791.54 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.57, 791.54 and 349.44 is: 482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.57 : 791.54 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.57/791.54 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.57x = 791.54 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.57x = 276,593.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,593.99/573.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.23

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