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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.24, 789.71 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.24, 789.71 and 351.20 is: 484.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.24 : 789.71 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.24/789.71 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.24x = 789.71 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.24x = 277,340.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,340.45/572.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.66

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