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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.10, 857.70 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.10, 857.70 and 315.60 is: 473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.10 : 857.70 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.10/857.70 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.10x = 857.70 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.10x = 270,690.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,690.12/572.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.15

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