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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.84, 861.12 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.84, 861.12 and 368.64 is: 553.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.84 : 861.12 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.84/861.12 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.84x = 861.12 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.84x = 317,443.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,443.28/573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.19

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