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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.33, 858.84 and 353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.33, 858.84 and 353.25 is: 530.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.33 : 858.84 = 353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.33/858.84 = 353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.33x = 858.84 × 353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.33x = 303,385.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,385.23/572.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.09

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