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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.33, 858.47 and 398.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.33, 858.47 and 398.49 is: 597.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.33 : 858.47 = 398.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.33/858.47 = 398.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.33x = 858.47 × 398.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.33x = 342,089.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,089.72/572.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.72

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