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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 855.84 and 378.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 855.84 and 378.08 is: 567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 855.84 = 378.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/855.84 = 378.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 855.84 × 378.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 323,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,575.99/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.60

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