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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.48, 860.76 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.48, 860.76 and 381.24 is: 572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.48 : 860.76 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.48/860.76 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.48x = 860.76 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.48x = 328,156.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,156.14/573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.22

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