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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.45, 859.35 and 367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.45, 859.35 and 367.59 is: 550.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.45 : 859.35 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.45/859.35 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.45x = 859.35 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.45x = 315,888.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,888.47/573.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.86

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