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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.73, 859.37 and 264.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.73, 859.37 and 264.43 is: 396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.73 : 859.37 = 264.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.73/859.37 = 264.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.73x = 859.37 × 264.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.73x = 227,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,243.21/572.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.77

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