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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.27, 860.78 and 505.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.27, 860.78 and 505.37 is: 758.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.27 : 860.78 = 505.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.27/860.78 = 505.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.27x = 860.78 × 505.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.27x = 435,009.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,009.35/573.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.82

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