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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.48, 855.27 and 363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.48, 855.27 and 363.15 is: 543.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.48 : 855.27 = 363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.48/855.27 = 363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.48x = 855.27 × 363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.48x = 310,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,591.30/571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.49

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