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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.90, 858.63 and 264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.90, 858.63 and 264.74 is: 396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.90 : 858.63 = 264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.90/858.63 = 264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.90x = 858.63 × 264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.90x = 227,313.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,313.71/572.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.78

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