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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.30, 859.62 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.30, 859.62 and 367.76 is: 551.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.30 : 859.62 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.30/859.62 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.30x = 859.62 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.30x = 316,133.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,133.85/573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.43

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