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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.79, 859.99 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.79, 859.99 and 265 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.79 : 859.99 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.79/859.99 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.79x = 859.99 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.79x = 227,897.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,897.35/573.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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