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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.61, 859.46 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.61, 859.46 and 264.68 is: 397.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.61 : 859.46 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.61/859.46 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.61x = 859.46 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.61x = 227,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,476.25/572.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.26

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