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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.63, 860.85 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.63, 860.85 and 367.62 is: 551.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.63 : 860.85 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.63/860.85 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.63x = 860.85 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.63x = 316,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,465.68/573.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.69

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