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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.59, 791.70 and 352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.59, 791.70 and 352.70 is: 486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.59 : 791.70 = 352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.59/791.70 = 352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.59x = 791.70 × 352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.59x = 279,232.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,232.59/573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.82

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