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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.57, 858.75 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.57, 858.75 and 243.40 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.57 : 858.75 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.57/858.75 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.57x = 858.75 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.57x = 209,019.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,019.75/572.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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