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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.72, 859.95 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.72, 859.95 and 244.59 is: 366.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.72 : 859.95 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.72/859.95 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.72x = 859.95 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.72x = 210,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,331.95/573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.61

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