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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.96, 858.36 and 356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.96, 858.36 and 356.96 is: 534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.96 : 858.36 = 356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.96/858.36 = 356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.96x = 858.36 × 356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.96x = 306,400.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,400.19/572.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.77

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