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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.33, 789.26 and 425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.33, 789.26 and 425.31 is: 586.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.33 : 789.26 = 425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.33/789.26 = 425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.33x = 789.26 × 425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.33x = 335,678.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,678.04/572.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.52

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