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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.69, 790.33 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.69, 790.33 and 351.71 is: 485.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.69 : 790.33 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.69/790.33 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.69x = 790.33 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.69x = 277,966.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,966.88/572.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.37

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