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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.16, 858.30 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.16, 858.30 and 325.44 is: 488.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.16 : 858.30 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.16/858.30 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.16x = 858.30 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.16x = 279,325.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,325.15/572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.19

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