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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572, 857.52 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572, 857.52 and 297.92 is: 446.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572 : 857.52 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572/857.52 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572x = 857.52 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572x = 255,472.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,472.36/572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.63

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