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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.80, 859.64 and 368.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.80, 859.64 and 368.39 is: 551.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.80 : 859.64 = 368.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.80/859.64 = 368.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.80x = 859.64 × 368.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.80x = 316,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,682.78/573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.91

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