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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.09, 861.41 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.09, 861.41 and 357.60 is: 535.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.09 : 861.41 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.09/861.41 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.09x = 861.41 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.09x = 308,040.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,040.22/575.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.64

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