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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.17, 858.27 and 328.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.17, 858.27 and 328.58 is: 492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.17 : 858.27 = 328.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.17/858.27 = 328.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.17x = 858.27 × 328.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.17x = 282,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,010.36/572.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.88

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