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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.52, 860.34 and 312.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.52, 860.34 and 312.72 is: 469.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.52 : 860.34 = 312.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.52/860.34 = 312.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.52x = 860.34 × 312.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.52x = 269,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,045.52/572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.93

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