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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.17, 859.23 and 367.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.17, 859.23 and 367.79 is: 551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.17 : 859.23 = 367.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.17/859.23 = 367.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.17x = 859.23 × 367.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.17x = 316,011.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,011.91/573.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.35

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