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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.06, 856.27 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.06, 856.27 and 365.50 is: 548.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.06 : 856.27 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.06/856.27 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.06x = 856.27 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.06x = 312,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,966.69/571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.05

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