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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.69, 791.88 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.69, 791.88 and 352.74 is: 486.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.69 : 791.88 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.69/791.88 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.69x = 791.88 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.69x = 279,327.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,327.75/573.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.90

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