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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.63, 857.31 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.63, 857.31 and 365.60 is: 549.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.63 : 857.31 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.63/857.31 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.63x = 857.31 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.63x = 313,428.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,428.25/570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.27

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