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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.37, 859.84 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.37, 859.84 and 244.10 is: 366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.37 : 859.84 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.37/859.84 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.37x = 859.84 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.37x = 209,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,890.72/573.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.06

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