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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.89, 858.16 and 367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.89, 858.16 and 367.38 is: 550.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.89 : 858.16 = 367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.89/858.16 = 367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.89x = 858.16 × 367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.89x = 315,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,270.82/572.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.32

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