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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.23, 856.98 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.23, 856.98 and 328.02 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.23 : 856.98 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.23/856.98 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.23x = 856.98 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.23x = 281,103.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,103.37/572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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