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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.93, 792.41 and 353.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.93, 792.41 and 353.27 is: 487.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.93 : 792.41 = 353.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.93/792.41 = 353.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.93x = 792.41 × 353.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.93x = 279,928.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,928.95/573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.74

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