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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.02, 856.53 and 365.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.02, 856.53 and 365.69 is: 548.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.02 : 856.53 = 365.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.02/856.53 = 365.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.02x = 856.53 × 365.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.02x = 313,220.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,220.17/571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.53

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