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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.26, 851.96 and 363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.26, 851.96 and 363.08 is: 542.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.26 : 851.96 = 363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.26/851.96 = 363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.26x = 851.96 × 363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.26x = 309,329.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,329.64/570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.44

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