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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.65, 856.17 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.65, 856.17 and 365.72 is: 548.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.65 : 856.17 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.65/856.17 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.65x = 856.17 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.65x = 313,114.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,114.21/570.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.70

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