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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.74, 858.93 and 243.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.74, 858.93 and 243.67 is: 365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.74 : 858.93 = 243.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.74/858.93 = 243.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.74x = 858.93 × 243.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.74x = 209,295.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,295.47/572.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.43

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