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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.72, 854.72 and 377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.72, 854.72 and 377.56 is: 567.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.72 : 854.72 = 377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.72/854.72 = 377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.72x = 854.72 × 377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.72x = 322,708.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,708.08/568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.43

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