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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.68, 790.50 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.68, 790.50 and 352 is: 485.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.68 : 790.50 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.68/790.50 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.68x = 790.50 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.68x = 278,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,256/572.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.88

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