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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.46, 862.11 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.46, 862.11 and 359.46 is: 538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.46 : 862.11 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.46/862.11 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.46x = 862.11 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.46x = 309,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,894.06/575.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.52

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