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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.57, 858.26 and 264.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.57, 858.26 and 264.65 is: 396.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.57 : 858.26 = 264.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.57/858.26 = 264.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.57x = 858.26 × 264.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.57x = 227,132.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,132.89/572.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.69

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