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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.65, 857.67 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.65, 857.67 and 366.72 is: 550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.65 : 857.67 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.65/857.67 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.65x = 857.67 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.65x = 314,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,524.74/571.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.21

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