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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.06, 855.12 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.06, 855.12 and 377.28 is: 565.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.06 : 855.12 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.06/855.12 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.06x = 855.12 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.06x = 322,619.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,619.67/570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.94

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