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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.76, 858.53 and 243.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.76, 858.53 and 243.63 is: 365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.76 : 858.53 = 243.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.76/858.53 = 243.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.76x = 858.53 × 243.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.76x = 209,163.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,163.66/572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.19

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