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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.68, 791.70 and 352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.68, 791.70 and 352.76 is: 486.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.68 : 791.70 = 352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.68/791.70 = 352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.68x = 791.70 × 352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.68x = 279,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,274.81/573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.81

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