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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.89, 859.21 and 366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.89, 859.21 and 366.86 is: 551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.89 : 859.21 = 366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.89/859.21 = 366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.89x = 859.21 × 366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.89x = 315,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,208.86/571.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.17

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