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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.23, 855.45 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.23, 855.45 and 365.49 is: 547.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.23 : 855.45 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.23/855.45 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.23x = 855.45 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.23x = 312,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,658.42/571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.34

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