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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.36, 858.26 and 298.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.36, 858.26 and 298.38 is: 447.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.36 : 858.26 = 298.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.36/858.26 = 298.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.36x = 858.26 × 298.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.36x = 256,087.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,087.62/572.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.42

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