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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.73, 859.55 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.73, 859.55 and 329.46 is: 494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.73 : 859.55 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.73/859.55 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.73x = 859.55 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.73x = 283,185.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,185.70/572.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.45

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