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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.82, 860.44 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.82, 860.44 and 265.40 is: 397.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.82 : 860.44 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.82/860.44 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.82x = 860.44 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.82x = 228,360.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,360.78/573.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.97

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