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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.64, 861.53 and 370.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.64, 861.53 and 370.35 is: 554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.64 : 861.53 = 370.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.64/861.53 = 370.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.64x = 861.53 × 370.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.64x = 319,065.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,065.78/575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.28

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