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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.28, 863.06 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.28, 863.06 and 369.59 is: 554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.28 : 863.06 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.28/863.06 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.28x = 863.06 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.28x = 318,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,972.18/575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.46

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