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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.27, 860.34 and 443.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.27, 860.34 and 443.61 is: 665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.27 : 860.34 = 443.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.27/860.34 = 443.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.27x = 860.34 × 443.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.27x = 381,655.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,655.43/573.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.75

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