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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.87, 859.56 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.87, 859.56 and 243.76 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.87 : 859.56 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.87/859.56 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.87x = 859.56 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.87x = 209,526.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,526.27/572.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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