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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.29, 860.38 and 299.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.29, 860.38 and 299.45 is: 449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.29 : 860.38 = 299.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.29/860.38 = 299.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.29x = 860.38 × 299.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.29x = 257,640.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,640.79/573.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.41

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