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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.95, 859.42 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.95, 859.42 and 243.84 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.95 : 859.42 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.95/859.42 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.95x = 859.42 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.95x = 209,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,556.56/572.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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