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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.60, 790.26 and 351.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.60, 790.26 and 351.58 is: 485.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.60 : 790.26 = 351.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.60/790.26 = 351.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.60x = 790.26 × 351.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.60x = 277,839.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,839.61/572.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.22

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