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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.28, 789.81 and 351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.28, 789.81 and 351.24 is: 484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.28 : 789.81 = 351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.28/789.81 = 351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.28x = 789.81 × 351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.28x = 277,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,412.86/572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.75

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