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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.63, 858.56 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.63, 858.56 and 264.32 is: 396.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.63 : 858.56 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.63/858.56 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.63x = 858.56 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.63x = 226,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,930.45/572.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.29

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