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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.71, 863.52 and 356.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.71, 863.52 and 356.37 is: 534.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.71 : 863.52 = 356.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.71/863.52 = 356.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.71x = 863.52 × 356.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.71x = 307,730.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,730.84/575.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.52

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