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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.16, 857.92 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.16, 857.92 and 316.16 is: 474.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.16 : 857.92 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.16/857.92 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.16x = 857.92 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.16x = 271,239.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,239.99/572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.06

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