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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.72, 857.72 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.72, 857.72 and 379.56 is: 570.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.72 : 857.72 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.72/857.72 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.72x = 857.72 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.72x = 325,556.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,556.20/570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.43

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