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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.13, 860.03 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.13, 860.03 and 244.05 is: 366.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.13 : 860.03 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.13/860.03 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.13x = 860.03 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.13x = 209,890.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,890.93/573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.22

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