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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.17, 789.42 and 351.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.17, 789.42 and 351.22 is: 484.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.17 : 789.42 = 351.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.17/789.42 = 351.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.17x = 789.42 × 351.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.17x = 277,260.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,260.09/572.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.58

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