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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 853.92 and 375.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 853.92 and 375.15 is: 561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 853.92 = 375.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/853.92 = 375.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 853.92 × 375.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 320,348.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,348.09/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.66

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