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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.42, 859.80 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.42, 859.80 and 505.08 is: 757.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.42 : 859.80 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.42/859.80 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.42x = 859.80 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.42x = 434,267.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,267.78/573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.33

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