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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.92, 856.38 and 378.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.92, 856.38 and 378.68 is: 568.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.92 : 856.38 = 378.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.92/856.38 = 378.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.92x = 856.38 × 378.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.92x = 324,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,293.98/570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.02

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