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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.94, 855.84 and 362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.94, 855.84 and 362.86 is: 543.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.94 : 855.84 = 362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.94/855.84 = 362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.94x = 855.84 × 362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.94x = 310,550.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,550.10/570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.93

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