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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.42, 860.51 and 496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.42, 860.51 and 496.26 is: 744.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.42 : 860.51 = 496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.42/860.51 = 496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.42x = 860.51 × 496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.42x = 427,036.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,036.36/573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.72

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