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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 855.93 and 374.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 855.93 and 374.47 is: 562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 855.93 = 374.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/855.93 = 374.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 855.93 × 374.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 320,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,520.11/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.24

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