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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.28, 855.96 and 365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.28, 855.96 and 365.44 is: 548.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.28 : 855.96 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.28/855.96 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.28x = 855.96 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.28x = 312,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,802.02/570.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.51

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