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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.41, 790.10 and 348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.41, 790.10 and 348.46 is: 480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.41 : 790.10 = 348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.41/790.10 = 348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.41x = 790.10 × 348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.41x = 275,321.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,321.09/572.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.99

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