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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.16, 789.36 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.16, 789.36 and 351.12 is: 484.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.16 : 789.36 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.16/789.36 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.16x = 789.36 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.16x = 277,160.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,160.08/572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.41

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