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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.51, 858.51 and 312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.51, 858.51 and 312.44 is: 468.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.51 : 858.51 = 312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.51/858.51 = 312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.51x = 858.51 × 312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.51x = 268,232.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,232.86/572.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.52

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