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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.08, 860.19 and 265.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.08, 860.19 and 265.00 is: 397.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.08 : 860.19 = 265.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.08/860.19 = 265.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.08x = 860.19 × 265.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.08x = 227,948.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,948.82/573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.76

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