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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.52, 858.42 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.52, 858.42 and 316.20 is: 474.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.52 : 858.42 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.52/858.42 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.52x = 858.42 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.52x = 271,432.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,432.40/572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.10

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