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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.30, 802.30 and 572.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.30, 802.30 and 572.30 is: 802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.30 : 802.30 = 572.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.30/802.30 = 572.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.30x = 802.30 × 572.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.30x = 459,156.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,156.29/572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.30

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