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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.48, 859.86 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.48, 859.86 and 265.41 is: 397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.48 : 859.86 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.48/859.86 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.48x = 859.86 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.48x = 228,215.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,215.44/573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.95

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