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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.97, 861.25 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.97, 861.25 and 265.48 is: 398.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.97 : 861.25 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.97/861.25 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.97x = 861.25 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.97x = 228,639.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,639.02/573.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.35

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