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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.48, 860.49 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.48, 860.49 and 356.94 is: 535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.48 : 860.49 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.48/860.49 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.48x = 860.49 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.48x = 307,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,143.30/573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.58

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