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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.70, 790.31 and 351.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.70, 790.31 and 351.57 is: 485.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.70 : 790.31 = 351.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.70/790.31 = 351.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.70x = 790.31 × 351.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.70x = 277,851.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,851.15/572.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.16

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