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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.77, 790.18 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.77, 790.18 and 351.64 is: 485.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.77 : 790.18 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.77/790.18 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.77x = 790.18 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.77x = 277,858.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,858.90/572.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.11

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