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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.02, 860.90 and 367.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.02, 860.90 and 367.99 is: 552.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.02 : 860.90 = 367.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.02/860.90 = 367.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.02x = 860.90 × 367.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.02x = 316,802.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,802.59/573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.86

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