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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.37, 860.02 and 299.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.37, 860.02 and 299.63 is: 449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.37 : 860.02 = 299.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.37/860.02 = 299.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.37x = 860.02 × 299.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.37x = 257,689.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,689.19/573.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.43

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