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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.47, 859.36 and 256.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.47, 859.36 and 256.47 is: 384.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.47 : 859.36 = 256.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.47/859.36 = 256.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.47x = 859.36 × 256.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.47x = 220,403.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,403.23/573.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.33

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