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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.42, 854.67 and 375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.42, 854.67 and 375.21 is: 562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.42 : 854.67 = 375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.42/854.67 = 375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.42x = 854.67 × 375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.42x = 320,680.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,680.73/570.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.18

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