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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.58, 789.93 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.58, 789.93 and 351.51 is: 484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.58 : 789.93 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.58/789.93 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.58x = 789.93 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.58x = 277,668.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,668.29/572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.94

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