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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.23, 860.40 and 299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.23, 860.40 and 299.54 is: 449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.23 : 860.40 = 299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.23/860.40 = 299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.23x = 860.40 × 299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.23x = 257,724.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,724.22/573.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.60

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