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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.78, 790.38 and 351.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.78, 790.38 and 351.69 is: 485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.78 : 790.38 = 351.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.78/790.38 = 351.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.78x = 790.38 × 351.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.78x = 277,968.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,968.74/572.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.30

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