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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.35, 858.72 and 298.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.35, 858.72 and 298.27 is: 447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.35 : 858.72 = 298.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.35/858.72 = 298.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.35x = 858.72 × 298.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.35x = 256,130.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,130.41/572.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.51

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