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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.85, 860.29 and 244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.85, 860.29 and 244.78 is: 366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.85 : 860.29 = 244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.85/860.29 = 244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.85x = 860.29 × 244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.85x = 210,581.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,581.79/573.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.96

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