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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.65, 862.53 and 358.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.65, 862.53 and 358.77 is: 537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.65 : 862.53 = 358.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.65/862.53 = 358.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.65x = 862.53 × 358.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.65x = 309,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,449.89/575.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.57

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