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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.78, 860.52 and 401.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.78, 860.52 and 401.98 is: 602.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.78 : 860.52 = 401.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.78/860.52 = 401.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.78x = 860.52 × 401.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.78x = 345,907.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,907.53/573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.86

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