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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.12, 863.52 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.12, 863.52 and 359.60 is: 539.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.12 : 863.52 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.12/863.52 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.12x = 863.52 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.12x = 310,521.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,521.79/575.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.93

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