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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.49, 854.54 and 362.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.49, 854.54 and 362.15 is: 542.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.49 : 854.54 = 362.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.49/854.54 = 362.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.49x = 854.54 × 362.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.49x = 309,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,467.53/570.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.46

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