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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.69, 860.85 and 357.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.69, 860.85 and 357.63 is: 537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.69 : 860.85 = 357.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.69/860.85 = 357.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.69x = 860.85 × 357.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.69x = 307,865.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,865.79/572.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.58

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