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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.74, 790.31 and 351.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.74, 790.31 and 351.65 is: 485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.74 : 790.31 = 351.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.74/790.31 = 351.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.74x = 790.31 × 351.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.74x = 277,915.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,915.37/572.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.24

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