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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.51, 860.18 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.51, 860.18 and 244.49 is: 366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.51 : 860.18 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.51/860.18 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.51x = 860.18 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.51x = 210,305.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,305.41/573.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.70

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