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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.44, 857.96 and 424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.44, 857.96 and 424.02 is: 635.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.44 : 857.96 = 424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.44/857.96 = 424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.44x = 857.96 × 424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.44x = 363,792.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,792.20/572.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.51

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