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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.90, 790.28 and 351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.90, 790.28 and 351.76 is: 485.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.90 : 790.28 = 351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.90/790.28 = 351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.90x = 790.28 × 351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.90x = 277,988.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,988.89/572.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.23

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