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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.08, 859.24 and 295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.08, 859.24 and 295.60 is: 443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.08 : 859.24 = 295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.08/859.24 = 295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.08x = 859.24 × 295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.08x = 253,991.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,991.34/573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.20

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