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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.93, 862.19 and 369.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.93, 862.19 and 369.87 is: 553.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.93 : 862.19 = 369.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.93/862.19 = 369.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.93x = 862.19 × 369.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.93x = 318,896.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,896.37/575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.71

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