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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.81, 858.69 and 352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.81, 858.69 and 352.89 is: 529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.81 : 858.69 = 352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.81/858.69 = 352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.81x = 858.69 × 352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.81x = 303,023.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,023.11/572.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.02

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