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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.34, 858.48 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.34, 858.48 and 264.12 is: 396.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.34 : 858.48 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.34/858.48 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.34x = 858.48 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.34x = 226,741.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,741.74/572.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.17

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