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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.40, 858.60 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.40, 858.60 and 355.68 is: 533.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.40 : 858.60 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.40/858.60 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.40x = 858.60 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.40x = 305,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,386.85/572.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.52

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