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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.74, 860.71 and 265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.74, 860.71 and 265.47 is: 398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.74 : 860.71 = 265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.74/860.71 = 265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.74x = 860.71 × 265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.74x = 228,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,492.68/573.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.25

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