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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.85, 860.41 and 265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.85, 860.41 and 265.29 is: 397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.85 : 860.41 = 265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.85/860.41 = 265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.85x = 860.41 × 265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.85x = 228,258.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,258.17/573.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.77

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