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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.80, 861.36 and 357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.80, 861.36 and 357.50 is: 536.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.80 : 861.36 = 357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.80/861.36 = 357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.80x = 861.36 × 357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.80x = 307,936.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,936.20/573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.66

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