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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.21, 861.17 and 357.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.21, 861.17 and 357.32 is: 534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.21 : 861.17 = 357.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.21/861.17 = 357.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.21x = 861.17 × 357.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.21x = 307,713.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,713.63/575.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.96

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