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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.76, 858.96 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.76, 858.96 and 356.40 is: 534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.76 : 858.96 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.76/858.96 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.76x = 858.96 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.76x = 306,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,133.34/572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.49

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