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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.08, 858.23 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.08, 858.23 and 329.13 is: 492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.08 : 858.23 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.08/858.23 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.08x = 858.23 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.08x = 282,468.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,468.83/573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.90

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