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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.05, 859.90 and 354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.05, 859.90 and 354.21 is: 531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.05 : 859.90 = 354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.05/859.90 = 354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.05x = 859.90 × 354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.05x = 304,585.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,585.18/573.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.52

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