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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.52, 789.68 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.52, 789.68 and 351.18 is: 484.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.52 : 789.68 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.52/789.68 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.52x = 789.68 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.52x = 277,318.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,318.07/572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.38

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