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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.02, 855.36 and 364.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.02, 855.36 and 364.62 is: 546.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.02 : 855.36 = 364.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.02/855.36 = 364.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.02x = 855.36 × 364.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.02x = 311,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,881.36/571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.18

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