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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.87, 861.05 and 300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.87, 861.05 and 300.16 is: 450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.87 : 861.05 = 300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.87/861.05 = 300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.87x = 861.05 × 300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.87x = 258,452.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,452.77/573.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.37

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