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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.63, 858.81 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.63, 858.81 and 366.60 is: 550.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.63 : 858.81 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.63/858.81 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.63x = 858.81 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.63x = 314,839.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,839.75/571.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.78

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