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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.95, 857.10 and 366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.95, 857.10 and 366.09 is: 548.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.95 : 857.10 = 366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.95/857.10 = 366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.95x = 857.10 × 366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.95x = 313,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,775.74/571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.61

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