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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.60, 858.38 and 312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.60, 858.38 and 312.44 is: 468.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.60 : 858.38 = 312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.60/858.38 = 312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.60x = 858.38 × 312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.60x = 268,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,192.25/572.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.38

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