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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.12, 856.20 and 375.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.12, 856.20 and 375.51 is: 563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.12 : 856.20 = 375.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.12/856.20 = 375.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.12x = 856.20 × 375.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.12x = 321,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,511.66/570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.94

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