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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.94, 860.22 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.94, 860.22 and 244.82 is: 366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.94 : 860.22 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.94/860.22 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.94x = 860.22 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.94x = 210,601.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,601.21/573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.94

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