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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.69, 856.40 and 365.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.69, 856.40 and 365.41 is: 548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.69 : 856.40 = 365.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.69/856.40 = 365.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.69x = 856.40 × 365.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.69x = 312,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,935.30/570.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.34

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