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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.84, 860.24 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.84, 860.24 and 368.56 is: 552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.84 : 860.24 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.84/860.24 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.84x = 860.24 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.84x = 317,050.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,050.05/573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.51

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