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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.49, 789.59 and 351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.49, 789.59 and 351.36 is: 484.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.49 : 789.59 = 351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.49/789.59 = 351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.49x = 789.59 × 351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.49x = 277,428.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,428.59/572.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.60

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