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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.15, 864.09 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.15, 864.09 and 370.12 is: 556.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.15 : 864.09 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.15/864.09 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.15x = 864.09 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.15x = 319,816.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,816.99/575.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.06

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