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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.73, 860.40 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.73, 860.40 and 226.96 is: 340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.73 : 860.40 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.73/860.40 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.73x = 860.40 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.73x = 195,274.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,274.23/573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.36

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