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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.13, 858.55 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.13, 858.55 and 264.54 is: 396.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.13 : 858.55 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.13/858.55 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.13x = 858.55 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.13x = 227,123.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,123.87/573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.29

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