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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.81, 858.38 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.81, 858.38 and 263.93 is: 395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.81 : 858.38 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.81/858.38 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.81x = 858.38 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.81x = 226,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,546.62/572.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.50

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