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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.33, 789.87 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.33, 789.87 and 351.32 is: 484.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.33 : 789.87 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.33/789.87 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.33x = 789.87 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.33x = 277,493.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,493.18/572.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.85

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