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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.30, 859.34 and 326.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.30, 859.34 and 326.19 is: 488.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.30 : 859.34 = 326.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.30/859.34 = 326.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.30x = 859.34 × 326.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.30x = 280,308.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,308.93/573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.94

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