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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.48, 858.58 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.48, 858.58 and 366.72 is: 549.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.48 : 858.58 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.48/858.58 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.48x = 858.58 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.48x = 314,858.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,858.46/572.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.99

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