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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.55, 860.36 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.55, 860.36 and 265.70 is: 398.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.55 : 860.36 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.55/860.36 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.55x = 860.36 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.55x = 228,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,592.02/573.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.56

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