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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.33, 855.37 and 365.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.33, 855.37 and 365.39 is: 547.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.33 : 855.37 = 365.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.33/855.37 = 365.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.33x = 855.37 × 365.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.33x = 312,543.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,543.64/571.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.05

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