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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.93, 790.66 and 352.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.93, 790.66 and 352.01 is: 485.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.93 : 790.66 = 352.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.93/790.66 = 352.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.93x = 790.66 × 352.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.93x = 278,320.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,320.23/572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.78

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