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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.29, 856.62 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.29, 856.62 and 365.76 is: 548.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.29 : 856.62 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.29/856.62 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.29x = 856.62 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.29x = 313,317.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,317.33/571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.44

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