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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.86, 856.64 and 365.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.86, 856.64 and 365.57 is: 548.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.86 : 856.64 = 365.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.86/856.64 = 365.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.86x = 856.64 × 365.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.86x = 313,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,160.06/570.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.58

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