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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.43, 858.37 and 243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.43, 858.37 and 243.03 is: 364.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.43 : 858.37 = 243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.43/858.37 = 243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.43x = 858.37 × 243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.43x = 208,609.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,609.66/572.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.43

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