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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.59, 790.24 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.59, 790.24 and 348.56 is: 481.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.59 : 790.24 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.59/790.24 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.59x = 790.24 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.59x = 275,447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,447.07/572.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.06

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