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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.29, 858.89 and 367.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.29, 858.89 and 367.89 is: 551.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.29 : 858.89 = 367.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.29/858.89 = 367.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.29x = 858.89 × 367.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.29x = 315,977.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,977.96/573.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.16

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