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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.74, 858.68 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.74, 858.68 and 264.42 is: 396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.74 : 858.68 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.74/858.68 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.74x = 858.68 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.74x = 227,052.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,052.17/572.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.43

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