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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.49, 860.25 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.49, 860.25 and 265.60 is: 398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.49 : 860.25 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.49/860.25 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.49x = 860.25 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.49x = 228,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,482.40/573.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.41

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