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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.21, 860.13 and 531.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.21, 860.13 and 531.90 is: 798.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.21 : 860.13 = 531.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.21/860.13 = 531.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.21x = 860.13 × 531.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.21x = 457,503.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,503.15/573.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.14

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