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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.92, 855.86 and 365.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.92, 855.86 and 365.54 is: 547.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.92 : 855.86 = 365.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.92/855.86 = 365.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.92x = 855.86 × 365.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.92x = 312,844.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,844.96/570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.97

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