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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.02, 859.92 and 400.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.02, 859.92 and 400.10 is: 600.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.02 : 859.92 = 400.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.02/859.92 = 400.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.02x = 859.92 × 400.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.02x = 344,053.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,053.99/573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.42

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