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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.81, 859.42 and 265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.81, 859.42 and 265.24 is: 397.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.81 : 859.42 = 265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.81/859.42 = 265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.81x = 859.42 × 265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.81x = 227,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,952.56/573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.26

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