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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.38, 859.80 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.38, 859.80 and 265.14 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.38 : 859.80 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.38/859.80 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.38x = 859.80 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.38x = 227,966.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,966.87/573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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