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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.41, 855.92 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.41, 855.92 and 375.60 is: 563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.41 : 855.92 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.41/855.92 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.41x = 855.92 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.41x = 321,483.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,483.55/570.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.60

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