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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.38, 858.82 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.38, 858.82 and 341.72 is: 512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.38 : 858.82 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.38/858.82 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.38x = 858.82 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.38x = 293,475.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,475.97/572.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.73

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