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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.49, 860.24 and 231.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.49, 860.24 and 231.73 is: 347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.49 : 860.24 = 231.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.49/860.24 = 231.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.49x = 860.24 × 231.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.49x = 199,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,343.42/573.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.60

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