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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.82, 791.88 and 352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.82, 791.88 and 352.64 is: 486.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.82 : 791.88 = 352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.82/791.88 = 352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.82x = 791.88 × 352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.82x = 279,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,248.56/573.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.65

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