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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571, 855.35 and 365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571, 855.35 and 365.06 is: 546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571 : 855.35 = 365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571/855.35 = 365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571x = 855.35 × 365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571x = 312,254.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,254.07/571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.85

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