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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.88, 861.72 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.88, 861.72 and 358.44 is: 538.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.88 : 861.72 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.88/861.72 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.88x = 861.72 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.88x = 308,874.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,874.92/573.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.22

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