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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.62, 861.18 and 367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.62, 861.18 and 367.64 is: 551.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.62 : 861.18 = 367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.62/861.18 = 367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.62x = 861.18 × 367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.62x = 316,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,604.22/573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.94

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