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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.15, 860.33 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.15, 860.33 and 356.88 is: 535.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.15 : 860.33 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.15/860.33 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.15x = 860.33 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.15x = 307,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,034.57/573.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.70

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