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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.12, 859.38 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.12, 859.38 and 353.88 is: 530.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.12 : 859.38 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.12/859.38 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.12x = 859.38 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.12x = 304,117.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,117.39/573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.63

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