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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572, 858 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572, 858 and 268 is: 402

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572 : 858 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572/858 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572x = 858 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572x = 229,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,944/572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402

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