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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.39, 858.73 and 264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.39, 858.73 and 264.46 is: 396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.39 : 858.73 = 264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.39/858.73 = 264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.39x = 858.73 × 264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.39x = 227,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,094.12/572.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.75

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