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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.38, 859.02 and 312.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.38, 859.02 and 312.58 is: 469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.38 : 859.02 = 312.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.38/859.02 = 312.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.38x = 859.02 × 312.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.38x = 268,512.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,512.47/572.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.12

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