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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.93, 790.35 and 351.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.93, 790.35 and 351.93 is: 485.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.93 : 790.35 = 351.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.93/790.35 = 351.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.93x = 790.35 × 351.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.93x = 278,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,146.12/572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.48

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