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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.76, 861.09 and 437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.76, 861.09 and 437.14 is: 656.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.76 : 861.09 = 437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.76/861.09 = 437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.76x = 861.09 × 437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.76x = 376,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,416.88/573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.05

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