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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.86, 857.49 and 366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.86, 857.49 and 366.53 is: 549.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.86 : 857.49 = 366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.86/857.49 = 366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.86x = 857.49 × 366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.86x = 314,290.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,290.15/571.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.59

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