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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.57, 858.96 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.57, 858.96 and 264.51 is: 396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.57 : 858.96 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.57/858.96 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.57x = 858.96 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.57x = 227,203.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,203.51/572.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.82

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