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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.09, 860.12 and 400.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.09, 860.12 and 400.53 is: 601.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.09 : 860.12 = 400.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.09/860.12 = 400.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.09x = 860.12 × 400.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.09x = 344,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,501.86/573.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.13

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