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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.12, 860.72 and 367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.12, 860.72 and 367.84 is: 552.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.12 : 860.72 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.12/860.72 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.12x = 860.72 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.12x = 316,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,607.24/573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.43

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