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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.06, 789.49 and 348.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.06, 789.49 and 348.09 is: 480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.06 : 789.49 = 348.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.06/789.49 = 348.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.06x = 789.49 × 348.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.06x = 274,811.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,811.88/572.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.39

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