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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.59, 859.09 and 365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.59, 859.09 and 365.36 is: 547.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.59 : 859.09 = 365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.59/859.09 = 365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.59x = 859.09 × 365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.59x = 313,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,877.12/573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.22

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