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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.46, 860.40 and 299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.46, 860.40 and 299.38 is: 449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.46 : 860.40 = 299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.46/860.40 = 299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.46x = 860.40 × 299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.46x = 257,586.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,586.55/573.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.18

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