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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.17, 859.74 and 226.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.17, 859.74 and 226.59 is: 339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.17 : 859.74 = 226.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.17/859.74 = 226.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.17x = 859.74 × 226.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.17x = 194,808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,808.49/573.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.88

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