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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.64, 789.48 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.64, 789.48 and 351.60 is: 484.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.64 : 789.48 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.64/789.48 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.64x = 789.48 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.64x = 277,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,581.17/572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.74

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