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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.39, 860.15 and 421.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.39, 860.15 and 421.25 is: 631.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.39 : 860.15 = 421.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.39/860.15 = 421.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.39x = 860.15 × 421.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.39x = 362,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,334.94/573.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.92

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