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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.23, 789.69 and 351.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.23, 789.69 and 351.06 is: 484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.23 : 789.69 = 351.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.23/789.69 = 351.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.23x = 789.69 × 351.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.23x = 277,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,224.62/572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.46

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