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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.26, 855.90 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.26, 855.90 and 365.52 is: 547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.26 : 855.90 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.26/855.90 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.26x = 855.90 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.26x = 312,848.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,848.57/571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.65

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