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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.55, 858.82 and 243.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.55, 858.82 and 243.39 is: 365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.55 : 858.82 = 243.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.55/858.82 = 243.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.55x = 858.82 × 243.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.55x = 209,028.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,028.20/572.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.08

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