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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.46, 858.42 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.46, 858.42 and 264.42 is: 396.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.46 : 858.42 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.46/858.42 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.46x = 858.42 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.46x = 226,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,983.42/572.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.51

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