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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.16, 858.40 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.16, 858.40 and 355.88 is: 533.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.16 : 858.40 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.16/858.40 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.16x = 858.40 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.16x = 305,487.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,487.39/572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.92

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