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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.22, 857.71 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.22, 857.71 and 328.23 is: 491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.22 : 857.71 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.22/857.71 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.22x = 857.71 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.22x = 281,526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,526.15/572.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.99

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