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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.95, 860.09 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.95, 860.09 and 226.94 is: 340.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.95 : 860.09 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.95/860.09 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.95x = 860.09 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.95x = 195,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,183.39/573.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.07

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