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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.95, 860.92 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.95, 860.92 and 244.84 is: 367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.95 : 860.92 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.95/860.92 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.95x = 860.92 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.95x = 210,783.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,783.35/573.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.25

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