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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.78, 856.98 and 375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.78, 856.98 and 375.84 is: 564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.78 : 856.98 = 375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.78/856.98 = 375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.78x = 856.98 × 375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.78x = 322,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,087.36/570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.29

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