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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.95, 790.66 and 351.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.95, 790.66 and 351.82 is: 485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.95 : 790.66 = 351.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.95/790.66 = 351.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.95x = 790.66 × 351.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.95x = 278,170.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,170.00/572.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.50

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