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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.20, 789.48 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.20, 789.48 and 351.02 is: 484.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.20 : 789.48 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.20/789.48 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.20x = 789.48 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.20x = 277,123.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,123.27/572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.31

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