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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.52, 858.99 and 312.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.52, 858.99 and 312.81 is: 469.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.52 : 858.99 = 312.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.52/858.99 = 312.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.52x = 858.99 × 312.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.52x = 268,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,700.66/572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.33

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