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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.03, 862.49 and 355.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.03, 862.49 and 355.69 is: 533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.03 : 862.49 = 355.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.03/862.49 = 355.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.03x = 862.49 × 355.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.03x = 306,772.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,772.98/575.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.50

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