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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.42, 858.30 and 504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.42, 858.30 and 504.08 is: 755.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.42 : 858.30 = 504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.42/858.30 = 504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.42x = 858.30 × 504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.42x = 432,651.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,651.86/572.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.83

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