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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.52, 858.77 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.52, 858.77 and 275.96 is: 413.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.52 : 858.77 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.52/858.77 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.52x = 858.77 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.52x = 236,986.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,986.17/572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.94

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