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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.88, 858.26 and 328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.88, 858.26 and 328.66 is: 492.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.88 : 858.26 = 328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.88/858.26 = 328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.88x = 858.26 × 328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.88x = 282,075.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,075.73/572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.38

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