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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.40, 858.43 and 355.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.40, 858.43 and 355.51 is: 532.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.40 : 858.43 = 355.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.40/858.43 = 355.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.40x = 858.43 × 355.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.40x = 305,180.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,180.45/573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.23

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