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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.54, 860.31 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.54, 860.31 and 362.54 is: 543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.54 : 860.31 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.54/860.31 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.54x = 860.31 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.54x = 311,892.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,892.49/573.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.80

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