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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.94, 790.72 and 351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.94, 790.72 and 351.94 is: 485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.94 : 790.72 = 351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.94/790.72 = 351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.94x = 790.72 × 351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.94x = 278,286.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,286.00/572.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.72

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