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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.92, 860.18 and 265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.92, 860.18 and 265.36 is: 397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.92 : 860.18 = 265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.92/860.18 = 265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.92x = 860.18 × 265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.92x = 228,251.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,251.74/573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.71

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