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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.11, 855.26 and 375.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.11, 855.26 and 375.51 is: 563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.11 : 855.26 = 375.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.11/855.26 = 375.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.11x = 855.26 × 375.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.11x = 321,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,158.68/570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.33

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