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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.20, 857.52 and 325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.20, 857.52 and 325.15 is: 487.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.20 : 857.52 = 325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.20/857.52 = 325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.20x = 857.52 × 325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.20x = 278,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,820.48/572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.28

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