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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.58, 860.08 and 265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.58, 860.08 and 265.18 is: 397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.58 : 860.08 = 265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.58/860.08 = 265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.58x = 860.08 × 265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.58x = 228,076.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,076.01/573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.64

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