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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.44, 855.33 and 364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.44, 855.33 and 364.88 is: 547.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.44 : 855.33 = 364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.44/855.33 = 364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.44x = 855.33 × 364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.44x = 312,092.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,092.81/570.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.11

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