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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.94, 860.25 and 299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.94, 860.25 and 299.94 is: 449.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.94 : 860.25 = 299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.94/860.25 = 299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.94x = 860.25 × 299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.94x = 258,023.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,023.39/573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.57

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