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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.36, 860.26 and 299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.36, 860.26 and 299.32 is: 449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.36 : 860.26 = 299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.36/860.26 = 299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.36x = 860.26 × 299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.36x = 257,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,493.02/573.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.09

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