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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.29, 859.40 and 299.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.29, 859.40 and 299.57 is: 449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.29 : 859.40 = 299.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.29/859.40 = 299.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.29x = 859.40 × 299.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.29x = 257,444.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,444.66/573.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.07

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