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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.60, 859.71 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.60, 859.71 and 265.02 is: 397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.60 : 859.71 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.60/859.71 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.60x = 859.71 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.60x = 227,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,840.34/573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.21

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