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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.55, 858.53 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.55, 858.53 and 399.33 is: 597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.55 : 858.53 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.55/858.53 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.55x = 858.53 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.55x = 342,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,837.78/573.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.75

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