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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.87, 791.97 and 352.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.87, 791.97 and 352.95 is: 487.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.87 : 791.97 = 352.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.87/791.97 = 352.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.87x = 791.97 × 352.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.87x = 279,525.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,525.81/573.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.09

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