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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.63, 860.28 and 299.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.63, 860.28 and 299.58 is: 449.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.63 : 860.28 = 299.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.63/860.28 = 299.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.63x = 860.28 × 299.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.63x = 257,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,722.68/573.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.28

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