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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.00, 789.38 and 347.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.00, 789.38 and 347.90 is: 480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.00 : 789.38 = 347.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.00/789.38 = 347.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.00x = 789.38 × 347.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.00x = 274,629.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,629.05/572.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.12

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