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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.81, 859.28 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.81, 859.28 and 243.68 is: 365.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.81 : 859.28 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.81/859.28 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.81x = 859.28 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.81x = 209,383.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,383.84/572.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.54

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