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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.76, 861.59 and 367.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.76, 861.59 and 367.69 is: 550.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.76 : 861.59 = 367.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.76/861.59 = 367.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.76x = 861.59 × 367.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.76x = 316,796.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,796.34/575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.22

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