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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.14, 789.63 and 351.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.14, 789.63 and 351.05 is: 484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.14 : 789.63 = 351.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.14/789.63 = 351.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.14x = 789.63 × 351.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.14x = 277,199.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,199.61/572.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.50

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