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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.54, 789.22 and 362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.54, 789.22 and 362.10 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.54 : 789.22 = 362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.54/789.22 = 362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.54x = 789.22 × 362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.54x = 285,776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,776.56/571.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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