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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.93, 860.27 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.93, 860.27 and 376.03 is: 563.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.93 : 860.27 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.93/860.27 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.93x = 860.27 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.93x = 323,485.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,485.45/573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.63

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