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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.81, 860.39 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.81, 860.39 and 265.49 is: 398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.81 : 860.39 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.81/860.39 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.81x = 860.39 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.81x = 228,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,424.94/573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.08

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