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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.48, 860.14 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.48, 860.14 and 261.23 is: 391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.48 : 860.14 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.48/860.14 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.48x = 860.14 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.48x = 224,691.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,691.13/573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.80

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