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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.58, 863.52 and 370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.58, 863.52 and 370.25 is: 555.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.58 : 863.52 = 370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.58/863.52 = 370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.58x = 863.52 × 370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.58x = 319,718.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,718.28/575.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.47

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