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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.47, 858.72 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.47, 858.72 and 243.34 is: 365.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.47 : 858.72 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.47/858.72 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.47x = 858.72 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.47x = 208,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,960.92/572.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.02

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