Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.34, 857.82 and 290.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 572.34, 857.82 and 290.76 is: 435.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
572.34 : 857.82 = 290.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
572.34/857.82 = 290.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
572.34x = 857.82 × 290.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
572.34x = 249,419.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,419.74/572.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435.79
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