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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.85, 858.75 and 264.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.85, 858.75 and 264.95 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.85 : 858.75 = 264.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.85/858.75 = 264.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.85x = 858.75 × 264.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.85x = 227,525.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,525.81/572.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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