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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.56, 859.11 and 312.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.56, 859.11 and 312.55 is: 468.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.56 : 859.11 = 312.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.56/859.11 = 312.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.56x = 859.11 × 312.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.56x = 268,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,514.83/572.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.97

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