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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.59, 858.07 and 328.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.59, 858.07 and 328.61 is: 492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.59 : 858.07 = 328.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.59/858.07 = 328.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.59x = 858.07 × 328.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.59x = 281,970.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,970.38/572.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.45

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