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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572, 857.96 and 298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572, 857.96 and 298.25 is: 447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572 : 857.96 = 298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572/857.96 = 298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572x = 857.96 × 298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572x = 255,882.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,882.28/572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.35

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