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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.14, 858.07 and 355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.14, 858.07 and 355.25 is: 531.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.14 : 858.07 = 355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.14/858.07 = 355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.14x = 858.07 × 355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.14x = 304,829.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,829.37/573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.86

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