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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.95, 792.04 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.95, 792.04 and 352.82 is: 486.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.95 : 792.04 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.95/792.04 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.95x = 792.04 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.95x = 279,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,447.55/573.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.88

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