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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.82, 858 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.82, 858 and 352.92 is: 528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.82 : 858 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.82/858 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.82x = 858 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.82x = 302,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,805.36/572.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.62

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