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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.13, 859.56 and 367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.13, 859.56 and 367.10 is: 551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.13 : 859.56 = 367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.13/859.56 = 367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.13x = 859.56 × 367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.13x = 315,540.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,540.18/572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.52

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