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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.65, 859.15 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.65, 859.15 and 243.42 is: 365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.65 : 859.15 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.65/859.15 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.65x = 859.15 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.65x = 209,134.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,134.29/572.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.20

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