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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.28, 858.73 and 279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.28, 858.73 and 279.90 is: 419.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.28 : 858.73 = 279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.28/858.73 = 279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.28x = 858.73 × 279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.28x = 240,354.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,354.23/573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.26

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