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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.07, 789.33 and 347.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.07, 789.33 and 347.97 is: 480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.07 : 789.33 = 347.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.07/789.33 = 347.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.07x = 789.33 × 347.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.07x = 274,663.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,663.16/572.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.12

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