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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.65, 861.86 and 368.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.65, 861.86 and 368.63 is: 553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.65 : 861.86 = 368.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.65/861.86 = 368.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.65x = 861.86 × 368.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.65x = 317,705.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,705.61/573.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.83

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