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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.69, 858.94 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.69, 858.94 and 243.54 is: 365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.69 : 858.94 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.69/858.94 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.69x = 858.94 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.69x = 209,185.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,185.64/572.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.27

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