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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.46, 860.05 and 367.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.46, 860.05 and 367.43 is: 552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.46 : 860.05 = 367.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.46/860.05 = 367.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.46x = 860.05 × 367.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.46x = 316,008.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,008.17/572.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.02

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