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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.26, 855.39 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.26, 855.39 and 377.84 is: 566.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.26 : 855.39 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.26/855.39 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.26x = 855.39 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.26x = 323,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,200.56/570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.76

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