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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.52, 855.78 and 376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.52, 855.78 and 376.76 is: 565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.52 : 855.78 = 376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.52/855.78 = 376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.52x = 855.78 × 376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.52x = 322,423.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,423.67/570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.14

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