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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.87, 858.95 and 243.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.87, 858.95 and 243.65 is: 365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.87 : 858.95 = 243.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.87/858.95 = 243.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.87x = 858.95 × 243.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.87x = 209,277.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,277.65/572.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.32

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