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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.13, 789.60 and 348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.13, 789.60 and 348.18 is: 480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.13 : 789.60 = 348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.13/789.60 = 348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.13x = 789.60 × 348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.13x = 274,922.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,922.93/572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.53

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