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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.68, 858.99 and 329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.68, 858.99 and 329.05 is: 493.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.68 : 858.99 = 329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.68/858.99 = 329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.68x = 858.99 × 329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.68x = 282,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,650.66/572.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.56

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