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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.55, 858.94 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.55, 858.94 and 264.62 is: 396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.55 : 858.94 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.55/858.94 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.55x = 858.94 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.55x = 227,289.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,289.36/572.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.98

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