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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.70, 791.84 and 352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.70, 791.84 and 352.84 is: 487.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.70 : 791.84 = 352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.70/791.84 = 352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.70x = 791.84 × 352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.70x = 279,392.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,392.83/573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.00

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