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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.09, 864 and 370.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.09, 864 and 370.05 is: 555.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.09 : 864 = 370.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.09/864 = 370.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.09x = 864 × 370.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.09x = 319,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,723.20/575.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.96

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