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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 859.26 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573, 859.26 and 312.96 is: 469.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 859.26 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/859.26 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 859.26 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 268,914.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,914.01/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.31

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