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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.38, 906.26 and 573.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.38, 906.26 and 573.57 is: 864.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.38 : 906.26 = 573.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.38/906.26 = 573.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.38x = 906.26 × 573.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.38x = 519,800.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,800.68/601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.35

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