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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.38, 858.12 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.38, 858.12 and 294.28 is: 441.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.38 : 858.12 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.38/858.12 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.38x = 858.12 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.38x = 252,527.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,527.55/572.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.19

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