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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.72, 856.42 and 504.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.72, 856.42 and 504.52 is: 753.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.72 : 856.42 = 504.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.72/856.42 = 504.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.72x = 856.42 × 504.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.72x = 432,081.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,081.02/573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.12

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