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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.85, 858.78 and 264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.85, 858.78 and 264.84 is: 397.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.85 : 858.78 = 264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.85/858.78 = 264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.85x = 858.78 × 264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.85x = 227,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,439.30/572.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.03

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