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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.21, 859.79 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.21, 859.79 and 265.01 is: 397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.21 : 859.79 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.21/859.79 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.21x = 859.79 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.21x = 227,849.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,849.31/573.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.50

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