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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.78, 858.02 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.78, 858.02 and 264.20 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.78 : 858.02 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.78/858.02 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.78x = 858.02 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.78x = 226,688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,688.88/572.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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