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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.40, 860.10 and 522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.40, 860.10 and 522.10 is: 783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.40 : 860.10 = 522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.40/860.10 = 522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.40x = 860.10 × 522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.40x = 449,058.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,058.21/573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.15

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