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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 856.94 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 856.94 and 365.04 is: 547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 856.94 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/856.94 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 856.94 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 312,815.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,815.55/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.88

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