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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.87, 859.38 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.87, 859.38 and 264.68 is: 397.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.87 : 859.38 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.87/859.38 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.87x = 859.38 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.87x = 227,460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,460.70/572.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.05

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