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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.78, 791.52 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.78, 791.52 and 352.68 is: 486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.78 : 791.52 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.78/791.52 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.78x = 791.52 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.78x = 279,153.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,153.27/573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.52

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