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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.16, 858.28 and 328.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.16, 858.28 and 328.58 is: 492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.16 : 858.28 = 328.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.16/858.28 = 328.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.16x = 858.28 × 328.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.16x = 282,013.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,013.64/572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.89

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