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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.48, 857.44 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.48, 857.44 and 355.44 is: 532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.48 : 857.44 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.48/857.44 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.48x = 857.44 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.48x = 304,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,768.47/572.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.37

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