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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.05, 855.36 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.05, 855.36 and 365.04 is: 546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.05 : 855.36 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.05/855.36 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.05x = 855.36 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.05x = 312,240.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,240.61/571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.78

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