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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.82, 789.28 and 365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.82, 789.28 and 365.18 is: 504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.82 : 789.28 = 365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.82/789.28 = 365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.82x = 789.28 × 365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.82x = 288,229.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,229.27/571.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.06

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