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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.39, 858.85 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.39, 858.85 and 329.12 is: 493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.39 : 858.85 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.39/858.85 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.39x = 858.85 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.39x = 282,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,663.39/572.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.83

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