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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.22, 863.07 and 369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.22, 863.07 and 369.72 is: 554.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.22 : 863.07 = 369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.22/863.07 = 369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.22x = 863.07 × 369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.22x = 319,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,094.24/575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.73

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