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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.24, 856.80 and 426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.24, 856.80 and 426.08 is: 637.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.24 : 856.80 = 426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.24/856.80 = 426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.24x = 856.80 × 426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.24x = 365,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,065.34/572.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.96

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