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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.86, 861.34 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.86, 861.34 and 265.92 is: 399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.86 : 861.34 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.86/861.34 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.86x = 861.34 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.86x = 229,047.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,047.53/573.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.13

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