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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.68, 789.12 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.68, 789.12 and 351 is: 484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.68 : 789.12 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.68/789.12 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.68x = 789.12 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.68x = 276,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,981.12/571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.50

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