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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.26, 859.71 and 299.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.26, 859.71 and 299.21 is: 448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.26 : 859.71 = 299.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.26/859.71 = 299.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.26x = 859.71 × 299.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.26x = 257,233.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,233.83/573.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.72

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