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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.18, 853.68 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.18, 853.68 and 374.58 is: 560.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.18 : 853.68 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.18/853.68 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.18x = 853.68 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.18x = 319,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,771.45/570.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.83

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