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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.44, 858.86 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.44, 858.86 and 264.12 is: 396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.44 : 858.86 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.44/858.86 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.44x = 858.86 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.44x = 226,842.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,842.10/572.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.27

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