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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.49, 860.37 and 299.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.49, 860.37 and 299.56 is: 449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.49 : 860.37 = 299.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.49/860.37 = 299.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.49x = 860.37 × 299.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.49x = 257,732.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,732.44/573.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.41

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