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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.20, 789.68 and 348.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.20, 789.68 and 348.11 is: 480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.20 : 789.68 = 348.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.20/789.68 = 348.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.20x = 789.68 × 348.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.20x = 274,892.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,892.43/572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.42

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