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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.76, 790.17 and 351.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.76, 790.17 and 351.33 is: 484.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.76 : 790.17 = 351.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.76/790.17 = 351.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.76x = 790.17 × 351.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.76x = 277,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,610.43/572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.69

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