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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.87, 860.77 and 300.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.87, 860.77 and 300.14 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.87 : 860.77 = 300.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.87/860.77 = 300.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.87x = 860.77 × 300.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.87x = 258,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,345.70/573.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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