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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.82, 858.86 and 202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.82, 858.86 and 202.54 is: 303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.82 : 858.86 = 202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.82/858.86 = 202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.82x = 858.86 × 202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.82x = 173,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,953.50/572.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.68

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