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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.55, 863.33 and 360.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.55, 863.33 and 360.09 is: 540.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.55 : 863.33 = 360.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.55/863.33 = 360.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.55x = 863.33 × 360.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.55x = 310,874.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,874.70/575.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.14

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