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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.37, 858.63 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.37, 858.63 and 264.18 is: 396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.37 : 858.63 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.37/858.63 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.37x = 858.63 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.37x = 226,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,832.87/572.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.30

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