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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.68, 858.33 and 398.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.68, 858.33 and 398.41 is: 597.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.68 : 858.33 = 398.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.68/858.33 = 398.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.68x = 858.33 × 398.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.68x = 341,965.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,965.58/572.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.13

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