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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.89, 860.22 and 354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.89, 860.22 and 354.88 is: 531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.89 : 860.22 = 354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.89/860.22 = 354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.89x = 860.22 × 354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.89x = 305,275.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,275.95/573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.95

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