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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.48, 861.03 and 364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.48, 861.03 and 364.70 is: 547.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.48 : 861.03 = 364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.48/861.03 = 364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.48x = 861.03 × 364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.48x = 314,019.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,019.79/573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.57

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