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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.23, 858.35 and 298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.23, 858.35 and 298.18 is: 447.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.23 : 858.35 = 298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.23/858.35 = 298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.23x = 858.35 × 298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.23x = 255,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,942.80/572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.27

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