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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.16, 859.75 and 244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.16, 859.75 and 244.06 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.16 : 859.75 = 244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.16/859.75 = 244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.16x = 859.75 × 244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.16x = 209,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,825.68/573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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