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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.49, 859.63 and 368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.49, 859.63 and 368.20 is: 551.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.49 : 859.63 = 368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.49/859.63 = 368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.49x = 859.63 × 368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.49x = 316,515.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,515.77/573.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.91

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