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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.36, 855.50 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.36, 855.50 and 364.80 is: 546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.36 : 855.50 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.36/855.50 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.36x = 855.50 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.36x = 312,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,086.40/571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.22

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