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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.18, 856.44 and 297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.18, 856.44 and 297.90 is: 445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.18 : 856.44 = 297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.18/856.44 = 297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.18x = 856.44 × 297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.18x = 255,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,133.48/572.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.90

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