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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.64, 859.16 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.64, 859.16 and 243.66 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.64 : 859.16 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.64/859.16 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.64x = 859.16 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.64x = 209,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,342.93/572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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