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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.60, 855.80 and 365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.60, 855.80 and 365.66 is: 547.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.60 : 855.80 = 365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.60/855.80 = 365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.60x = 855.80 × 365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.60x = 312,931.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,931.83/571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.47

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