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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.64, 859.44 and 398.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.64, 859.44 and 398.94 is: 598.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.64 : 859.44 = 398.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.64/859.44 = 398.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.64x = 859.44 × 398.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.64x = 342,864.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,864.99/572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.74

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