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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.52, 861.36 and 534.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.52, 861.36 and 534.64 is: 802.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.52 : 861.36 = 534.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.52/861.36 = 534.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.52x = 861.36 × 534.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.52x = 460,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,517.51/573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.97

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