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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.73, 859.44 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.73, 859.44 and 265.14 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.73 : 859.44 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.73/859.44 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.73x = 859.44 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.73x = 227,871.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,871.92/573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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