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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.27, 789.41 and 351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.27, 789.41 and 351.14 is: 484.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.27 : 789.41 = 351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.27/789.41 = 351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.27x = 789.41 × 351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.27x = 277,190.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,190.36/572.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.37

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