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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.70, 858.16 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.70, 858.16 and 399.72 is: 598.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.70 : 858.16 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.70/858.16 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.70x = 858.16 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.70x = 343,023.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,023.72/572.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.96

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