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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.72, 860.57 and 299.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.72, 860.57 and 299.62 is: 449.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.72 : 860.57 = 299.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.72/860.57 = 299.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.72x = 860.57 × 299.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.72x = 257,843.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,843.98/573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.42

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