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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.62, 791.61 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.62, 791.61 and 349.49 is: 482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.62 : 791.61 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.62/791.61 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.62x = 791.61 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.62x = 276,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,659.78/573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.30

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