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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.13, 862.20 and 358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.13, 862.20 and 358.23 is: 537.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.13 : 862.20 = 358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.13/862.20 = 358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.13x = 862.20 × 358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.13x = 308,865.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,865.91/575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.04

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