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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.40, 860.46 and 357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.40, 860.46 and 357.10 is: 535.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.40 : 860.46 = 357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.40/860.46 = 357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.40x = 860.46 × 357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.40x = 307,270.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,270.27/573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.87

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