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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.48, 858.93 and 243.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.48, 858.93 and 243.49 is: 365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.48 : 858.93 = 243.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.48/858.93 = 243.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.48x = 858.93 × 243.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.48x = 209,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,140.87/572.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.32

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