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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.43, 858.62 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.43, 858.62 and 328.80 is: 493.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.43 : 858.62 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.43/858.62 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.43x = 858.62 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.43x = 282,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,312.61/572.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.18

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