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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.32, 858.18 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.32, 858.18 and 312.24 is: 468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.32 : 858.18 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.32/858.18 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.32x = 858.18 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.32x = 267,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,958.12/572.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.20

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