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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.30, 855.84 and 375.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.30, 855.84 and 375.39 is: 563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.30 : 855.84 = 375.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.30/855.84 = 375.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.30x = 855.84 × 375.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.30x = 321,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,274.68/570.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.35

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