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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.66, 860.13 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.66, 860.13 and 265.32 is: 397.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.66 : 860.13 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.66/860.13 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.66x = 860.13 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.66x = 228,209.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,209.69/573.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.81

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