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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.22, 789.64 and 351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.22, 789.64 and 351.14 is: 484.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.22 : 789.64 = 351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.22/789.64 = 351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.22x = 789.64 × 351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.22x = 277,269.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,269.36/572.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.55

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