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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.95, 856.44 and 377.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.95, 856.44 and 377.19 is: 565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.95 : 856.44 = 377.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.95/856.44 = 377.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.95x = 856.44 × 377.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.95x = 323,040.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,040.60/570.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.80

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