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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.31, 858.57 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.31, 858.57 and 264.18 is: 396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.31 : 858.57 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.31/858.57 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.31x = 858.57 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.31x = 226,817.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,817.02/572.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.32

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