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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.02, 858.42 and 399.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.02, 858.42 and 399.10 is: 598.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.02 : 858.42 = 399.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.02/858.42 = 399.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.02x = 858.42 × 399.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.02x = 342,595.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,595.42/572.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.92

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