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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.56, 860.36 and 281.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.56, 860.36 and 281.01 is: 421.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.56 : 860.36 = 281.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.56/860.36 = 281.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.56x = 860.36 × 281.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.56x = 241,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,768.36/573.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.53

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