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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.72, 859.84 and 436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.72, 859.84 and 436.36 is: 653.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.72 : 859.84 = 436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.72/859.84 = 436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.72x = 859.84 × 436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.72x = 375,199.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,199.78/573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.98

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