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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.72, 861.36 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.72, 861.36 and 356.64 is: 535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.72 : 861.36 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.72/861.36 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.72x = 861.36 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.72x = 307,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,195.43/573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.44

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