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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.93, 789.37 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.93, 789.37 and 351.02 is: 484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.93 : 789.37 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.93/789.37 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.93x = 789.37 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.93x = 277,085.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,085.75/571.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.48

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