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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.86, 860.01 and 299.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.86, 860.01 and 299.39 is: 448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.86 : 860.01 = 299.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.86/860.01 = 299.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.86x = 860.01 × 299.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.86x = 257,478.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,478.39/573.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.68

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