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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.40, 857.94 and 436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.40, 857.94 and 436.24 is: 652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.40 : 857.94 = 436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.40/857.94 = 436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.40x = 857.94 × 436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.40x = 374,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,267.75/573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.72

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