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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.74, 858.31 and 328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.74, 858.31 and 328.94 is: 492.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.74 : 858.31 = 328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.74/858.31 = 328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.74x = 858.31 × 328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.74x = 282,332.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,332.49/572.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.95

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