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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.96, 859.86 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.96, 859.86 and 357.96 is: 536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.96 : 859.86 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.96/859.86 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.96x = 859.86 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.96x = 307,795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,795.49/573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.27

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