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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.34, 860.12 and 244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.34, 860.12 and 244.27 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.34 : 860.12 = 244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.34/860.12 = 244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.34x = 860.12 × 244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.34x = 210,098.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,098.95/573.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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