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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.99, 858.71 and 260.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.99, 858.71 and 260.25 is: 390.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.99 : 858.71 = 260.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.99/858.71 = 260.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.99x = 858.71 × 260.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.99x = 223,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,481.00/572.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.02

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