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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.90, 862.24 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.90, 862.24 and 368.88 is: 554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.90 : 862.24 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.90/862.24 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.90x = 862.24 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.90x = 318,063.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,063.09/573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.21

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