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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.97, 790.80 and 351.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.97, 790.80 and 351.93 is: 485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.97 : 790.80 = 351.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.97/790.80 = 351.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.97x = 790.80 × 351.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.97x = 278,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,306.24/572.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.73

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