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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572, 789.32 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572, 789.32 and 351 is: 484.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572 : 789.32 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572/789.32 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572x = 789.32 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572x = 277,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,051.32/572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.36

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