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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.11, 858.02 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.11, 858.02 and 264.11 is: 396.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.11 : 858.02 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.11/858.02 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.11x = 858.02 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.11x = 226,611.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,611.62/572.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.10

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