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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.65, 791.17 and 352.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.65, 791.17 and 352.52 is: 486.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.65 : 791.17 = 352.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.65/791.17 = 352.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.65x = 791.17 × 352.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.65x = 278,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,901.38/573.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.19

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