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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.44, 858.83 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.44, 858.83 and 350.33 is: 525.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.44 : 858.83 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.44/858.83 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.44x = 858.83 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.44x = 300,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,872.16/572.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.60

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