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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.94, 861.18 and 300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.94, 861.18 and 300.16 is: 450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.94 : 861.18 = 300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.94/861.18 = 300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.94x = 861.18 × 300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.94x = 258,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,488.51/573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.38

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