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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.84, 858.05 and 366.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.84, 858.05 and 366.35 is: 548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.84 : 858.05 = 366.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.84/858.05 = 366.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.84x = 858.05 × 366.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.84x = 314,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,349.68/572.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.76

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