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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.67, 858.20 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.67, 858.20 and 328.86 is: 492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.67 : 858.20 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.67/858.20 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.67x = 858.20 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.67x = 282,226.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,226.01/572.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.82

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