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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.42, 859.44 and 368.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.42, 859.44 and 368.39 is: 552.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.42 : 859.44 = 368.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.42/859.44 = 368.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.42x = 859.44 × 368.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.42x = 316,609.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,609.10/573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.14

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