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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.50, 860.36 and 521.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.50, 860.36 and 521.33 is: 782.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.50 : 860.36 = 521.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.50/860.36 = 521.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.50x = 860.36 × 521.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.50x = 448,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,524.57/573.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.09

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