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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.33, 859.35 and 367.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.33, 859.35 and 367.41 is: 550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.33 : 859.35 = 367.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.33/859.35 = 367.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.33x = 859.35 × 367.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.33x = 315,733.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,733.78/573.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.70

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