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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.58, 790.22 and 351.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.58, 790.22 and 351.65 is: 485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.58 : 790.22 = 351.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.58/790.22 = 351.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.58x = 790.22 × 351.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.58x = 277,883.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,883.72/572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.32

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