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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.38, 859.61 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.38, 859.61 and 265.38 is: 397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.38 : 859.61 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.38/859.61 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.38x = 859.61 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.38x = 228,120.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,120.74/573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.85

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