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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.83, 854.63 and 364.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.83, 854.63 and 364.89 is: 546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.83 : 854.63 = 364.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.83/854.63 = 364.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.83x = 854.63 × 364.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.83x = 311,844.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,844.12/570.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.30

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