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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.58, 858.90 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.58, 858.90 and 264.35 is: 396.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.58 : 858.90 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.58/858.90 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.58x = 858.90 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.58x = 227,045.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,045.92/572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.53

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