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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.26, 858.31 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.26, 858.31 and 243.24 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.26 : 858.31 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.26/858.31 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.26x = 858.31 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.26x = 208,775.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,775.32/572.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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