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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571, 855.94 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571, 855.94 and 376.14 is: 563.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571 : 855.94 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571/855.94 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571x = 855.94 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571x = 321,953.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,953.27/571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.84

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