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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.99, 856.98 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.99, 856.98 and 375.44 is: 563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.99 : 856.98 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.99/856.98 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.99x = 856.98 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.99x = 321,740.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,740.29/570.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.48

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