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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.84, 790.29 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.84, 790.29 and 351.71 is: 485.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.84 : 790.29 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.84/790.29 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.84x = 790.29 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.84x = 277,948.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,948.94/572.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.22

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