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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.96, 792.09 and 349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.96, 792.09 and 349.83 is: 482.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.96 : 792.09 = 349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.96/792.09 = 349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.96x = 792.09 × 349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.96x = 277,096.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,096.84/573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.78

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