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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.89, 790.74 and 351.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.89, 790.74 and 351.80 is: 485.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.89 : 790.74 = 351.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.89/790.74 = 351.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.89x = 790.74 × 351.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.89x = 278,180.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,180.91/572.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.57

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