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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.97, 858.18 and 312.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.97, 858.18 and 312.57 is: 468.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.97 : 858.18 = 312.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.97/858.18 = 312.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.97x = 858.18 × 312.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.97x = 268,241.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,241.32/572.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.16

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