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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.36, 857.28 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.36, 857.28 and 366.04 is: 549.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.36 : 857.28 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.36/857.28 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.36x = 857.28 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.36x = 313,798.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,798.77/571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.21

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