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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.70, 859.32 and 329.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.70, 859.32 and 329.43 is: 494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.70 : 859.32 = 329.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.70/859.32 = 329.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.70x = 859.32 × 329.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.70x = 283,085.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,085.79/572.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.30

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