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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.72, 859.46 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.72, 859.46 and 341.44 is: 512.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.72 : 859.46 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.72/859.46 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.72x = 859.46 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.72x = 293,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,454.02/572.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.39

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