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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.33, 860.34 and 354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.33, 860.34 and 354.25 is: 531.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.33 : 860.34 = 354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.33/860.34 = 354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.33x = 860.34 × 354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.33x = 304,775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,775.45/573.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.59

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