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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.62, 791.34 and 352.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.62, 791.34 and 352.49 is: 486.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.62 : 791.34 = 352.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.62/791.34 = 352.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.62x = 791.34 × 352.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.62x = 278,941.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,941.41/573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.28

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