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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.15, 789.21 and 361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.15, 789.21 and 361.95 is: 499.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.15 : 789.21 = 361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.15/789.21 = 361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.15x = 789.21 × 361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.15x = 285,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,654.56/572.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.27

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