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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.33, 858.71 and 298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.33, 858.71 and 298.26 is: 447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.33 : 858.71 = 298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.33/858.71 = 298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.33x = 858.71 × 298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.33x = 256,118.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,118.84/572.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.50

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